MP tables motion in Parliament calling for Cumbria coal mine plans to be axed
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has tabled an Early Day Motion (EDM) in Parliament calling on the Government to ditch plans for a new deep coal mine in Cumbria.
19 Feb 2021
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MP responds to news that search goes on to find new GP provider for Goodly Dale surgery
Commenting on the news that Morecambe Bay Clinical Commissioning Group have yet to find a new GP provider for Windermere's Goodly Dale surgery, local MP Tim Farron said: "I'd like to thank the CCG for their efforts in trying to find a new provider for Goodly Dale surgery.
19 Feb 2021
35p a week increase for unpaid carers is an insult, MP tells Chancellor
Local MP Tim Farron has written to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak, asking him to use next month's Budget to increase Carer's Allowance by £20 a week to match the uplift in Universal Credit during the pandemic.
16 Feb 2021
MP tables motion in Parliament to mark 20 years since foot and mouth crisis
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has tabled an Early Day Motion in Parliament to mark the 20th anniversary of foot and mouth disease.
15 Feb 2021
MP asks Chancellor to use Budget to back South Lakes businesses
This afternoon, local MP Tim Farron has written to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak urging him to use next month's Budget to extend financial support to local businesses.
12 Feb 2021
South Lakes MP to host virtual ‘town hall meeting’ next Friday
Next Friday (19th), local MP Tim Farron will host a virtual 'town hall meeting' for residents in the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
12 Feb 2021