Teaching staff should be prioritised for vaccine, MP tells ministers
In Parliament last night, South Lakes MP Tim Farron urged ministers to include teaching staff in the priority lists for the COVID-19 vaccines.
7 Jan 2021
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Coal mine decision a complete disaster for our children’s future - MP
Commenting on the Government's decision to turn down his request to call in the planning application for a new coal mine in Cumbria, local MP Tim Farron said: "This decision is a complete disaster for our children's future - an almighty backwards step in the fight against climate change.
6 Jan 2021
MP urges Health Secretary to deploy pharmacies to help with vaccine roll out
This morning, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has written to the Health Secretary calling for the Government to use high-street pharmacies to administer the COVID-19 vaccine.
6 Jan 2021
It’s time the Chancellor had his own Epiphany and supported 3 million excluded taxpayers
Commenting ahead of the return of Parliament tomorrow (January 6th) local MP Tim Farron said: "After ignoring the needs of three million taxpayers for 10 months now, tomorrow is the chance for Rishi Sunak to have his own epiphany, be a wise man and support the excluded.
5 Jan 2021
Return to March-style lockdown must be met with March-style support for businesses - MP
Commenting on today's news that Cumbria has been placed into Tier 4 restrictions, local MP Tim Farron said:
30 Dec 2020
MP calls for the immediate virtual recall of Parliament
Local MP Tim Farron is calling for Parliament to be virtually recalled today following the news of the rapid spread of the new strain of coronavirus and countries across Europe closing their borders to the UK.
21 Dec 2020