MP to host virtual Q&A event with constituents this Friday
This Friday (5th) at 7pm, local MP Tim Farron will be holding an online question and answer for constituents in Westmorland and Lonsdale.
2 Jun 2020
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MP urges visitors to respect the Countryside Code after weekend of mayhem in the Lake District
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is calling on the Government to use their daily press conferences this week to reinforce the Countryside Code - to respect, protect and enjoy the Lake District.
2 Jun 2020
MP celebrates campaign win as Government concedes to give financial support to small B&Bs
Commenting on the news today that the Government have changed the criteria so that small businesses who are eligible for the Self Employed Income Support Scheme can now quality for business support grants, South Lakes MP Tim Farron said: "This is a big win for our campaign to get support to many businesses who have been falling through the cracks.
26 May 2020
MP urges DEFRA to directly fund Newton Rigg college to save it from impending closure
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has written to DEFRA Secretary George Eustice, making the case for the Government to directly fund Newton Rigg college.
26 May 2020
MP welcomes Government U-turn on NHS fees for overseas staff and calls for indefinite leave to remain for migrant care workers
Commenting on the Government's decision to scrap NHS fees for migrant health and social care workers, local MP Tim Farron said: "This is extremely welcome news.
22 May 2020
MP calls for Government to scrap NHS fees for overseas health and care workers
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has joined calls for the Government to scrap plans to increase the NHS surcharge paid by migrant care workers.
22 May 2020