MP votes against extension of ‘draconian’ Coronavirus Act
Tonight, South Lakes MP Tim Farron voted against Government plans to extend the Coronavirus Act until October.
26 Mar 2021
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MP’s delight at campaign win as Government announce end of second homes tax loophole
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has warmly welcomed the news that the Government are set to close the loophole which allows owners of second homes from paying no council tax by falsely claiming they are holiday lets.
24 Mar 2021
MP presses ministers to announce roadmap for outdoor education sector
In Parliament last night, South Lakes MP Tim Farron urged Government ministers to set out a roadmap for the reopening of outdoor education.
24 Mar 2021
MP secures commitment from Government for Countryside Code campaign
Local MP Tim Farron has secured a promise from the Government to launch a campaign to raise awareness of the Countryside Code from this Easter.
24 Mar 2021
Cumbria Better Connected group urge Transport Secretary to give green light for Lakes Line passing loop
This afternoon, the Cumbria Better Connected campaign group have written to the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, urging him to back Cumbria County's Council bid for a passing loop on the Lakes Line.
22 Mar 2021
MP presses Health Secretary to intervene over cancer crisis
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, South Lakes MP and Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Radiotherapy Tim Farron urged the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock to commit to an urgent cancer recovery plan.
18 Mar 2021