MP urges Government to keep promise to tackle plastic pollution
In Parliament last night, South Lakes MP Tim Farron pressed the Government to keep their pledge to tackle plastic pollution.
27 Jan 2021
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MP urges Health Secretary to reconsider decision to slash vaccine supply in the North West
This morning, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has written to Health Secretary Matt Hancock urging him not to go ahead with plans to significantly slash vaccine supplies in the North West next month.
27 Jan 2021
Tax second homeowners not struggling families, MP tells ministers
In Parliament last night, South Lakes MP Tim Farron berated the Government's decision to force councils to hike council tax by up to 5% for struggling families while giving tax breaks to second homeowners.
26 Jan 2021
Mark Christie selected as Liberal Democrat candidate for Cumbria Police and Crime Commissioner
The Liberal Democrats in Cumbria have selected Mark Christie to be their candidate for the Cumbria Police and Crime Commissioner election which is set to take place on May 6th.
25 Jan 2021
MP tells COP26 President to block Cumbria coal mine plans
This afternoon, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has written to the President of the COP26 climate conference, Alok Sharma, urging him to block plans for a new coal mine in Cumbria.
25 Jan 2021
MP praises local NHS after South Cumbria administers 4th highest percentage of vaccinations in the country
Local MP Tim Farron has praised the work of after it was revealed that the South Cumbria and Lancashire region has administered the fourth highest percentage of COVID-19 vaccines to people aged 80 and over in the country.
22 Jan 2021