MP makes fresh calls for British food and farming standards to be put into law
In Parliament this week, local MP Tim Farron called on ministers to enshrine Britain's high-quality food, environmental and animal welfare standards into law.
11 Dec 2020
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MP delivers ‘free Christmas postage to care homes’ petition to Royal Mail
Local MP Tim Farron has sent Royal Mail a petition asking them to allow people to send cards and parcels to their loved ones in care homes for free for the rest of the year.
10 Dec 2020
Deal or no deal, businesses must have adjustment period to survive – MP tells minister
On the floor of the House of Commons this morning, South Lakes MP Tim Farron urged ministers to introduce an adjustment period to help businesses cope with major changes brought about by the trade negotiations with the European Union.
10 Dec 2020
MP warns Gove that hundreds of family farms are at risk of collapse under Government plans
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, South Lakes MP Tim Farron warned that a deadly combination of tariffs and Government cuts will lead to hundreds of farmers going out of business.
10 Dec 2020
MP meets with Rail Minister to ask for Staveley station to be made accessible for all
Local MP Tim Farron has met with the Minister for Rail, Chris Heaton-Harris, as part of a long-running campaign to improve accessibility at Staveley railway station.
9 Dec 2020
MP asks for clarity on vaccine rollout for health and social care staff in South Cumbria
Local MP Tim Farron has written to regional NHS bosses to ask for clarity on how the Pfizer vaccine will be administered to health and social care staff in South Cumbria.
8 Dec 2020