MP tables motion in Parliament to support outdoor education centres
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has tabled an Early Day Motion in Parliament in support of struggling outdoor education centres in Cumbria and across the country.
9 Oct 2020
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Government’s new financial support is rubbing salt in the wounds of the excluded - MP
Commenting on this afternoon's announcement from the Chancellor of further support for businesses forced to close under local lockdowns, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron said: "Of course it's welcome to see more help for those businesses who are being asked to close due to a second wave of virus infections.
9 Oct 2020
‘Warm words and hashtags are not enough’ - Farron urges MPs to vote to protect UK food and farming standards on Monday
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is calling on MPs from all parties to vote to protect British farmers from being undermined in trade negotiations.
9 Oct 2020
MP meets with Health Secretary to demand cancer services are boosted to save lives
This week, South Lakes MP Tim Farron and members of the Catch Up With Cancer campaign met Health Secretary Matt Hancock to urge him to restore and boost cancer services to prevent thousands of lives being lost.
9 Oct 2020
New Government restrictions must come with extra financial support for jobs and businesses, MP tells Parliament
On the floor of the House of Commons last night, South Lakes MP Tim Farron warned ministers that proposed new COVID restrictions on jobs and businesses must come with financial support to help people to comply.
7 Oct 2020
MP demands Health Secretary abandons ‘dangerous’ plans for hospital merger
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, local MP Tim Farron warned ministers that plans to merge the Royal Lancaster Infirmary and Royal Preston Hospital onto a single site would leave residents in the South Lakes with "dangerous journeys for emergency care".
6 Oct 2020