Faster broadband in Cumbria crucial to economic recovery, MP tells ministers
This week in Parliament, local MP Tim Farron urged Government ministers to invest in faster broadband in Cumbria to help fire back up the economy.
16 Oct 2020
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MP secures meeting with Education minister over plight of outdoor education centres
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, local MP Tim Farron called for urgent government intervention to protect outdoor education centres in Cumbria from going out of business.
13 Oct 2020
South Lakes MP votes to protect British food and farming standards
Last night, local MP and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Hill Farming Tim Farron voted for an amendment to the Agriculture Bill which would have protected UK food, animal welfare and environmental standards in future trade deals.
13 Oct 2020
‘SAVE OUR HOSPITAL SERVICES’ - MP launches petition against Government hospital merger plans
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has this morning launched a petition calling on the Government to abandon plans to merge the Royal Lancaster Infirmary and Royal Preston Hospital onto a single site.
12 Oct 2020
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
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