MP thanks the public for not flocking to the Lake District this weekend
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has thanked the public for not rushing back to the Lake District at the weekend.
18 May 2020
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MP leads cross party call for cash for councils to support COVID crisis response
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is at the forefront of cross party calls for urgent additional funding for local authorities going "above and beyond" in their response to the COVID-19 crisis.
12 May 2020
MP writes open letter to Prime Minister calling for travel limit to prevent influx of visitors heading to the Lake District
This morning, local MP Tim Farron has written an open letter to the Prime Minister calling for there to be a maximum limit on the number of miles people can drive for exercise to help to stop a surge in people travelling to the Lake District from outside the county.
12 May 2020
MP joins calls to end frozen pensions for veterans abroad ahead of 75th anniversary of VE Day
Ahead of the 75th anniversary of VE Day tomorrow, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has thrown his weight behind the campaign for the Government to restore full state pensions to World War Two veterans who have moved abroad after retirement.
7 May 2020
MP urges people not to travel to the Lake District this bank holiday weekend
Ahead of the bank holiday weekend, local MP Tim Farron is calling for people not to travel to the Lake District to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
7 May 2020
MP secures assurance from Minister of financial package for dairy farmers
South Lakes MP has secured an assurance from DEFRA Secretary George Eustice that the Government are working on a financial support package for dairy farmers that have been severely affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
7 May 2020