South Lakes MP announces new set of telephone surgery dates
Local MP Tim Farron has announced the next batch of dates for his telephone advice surgeries with local constituents.
20 Apr 2020
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MP: Police guidance on exercise changes nothing - we must continue to stay at home to save lives
Commenting on new guidance from the National Police Chiefs' Council about what counts as a "reasonable excuse" to be out and about during the coronavirus lockdown, South Lakes MP Tim Farron said: "It's absolutely critical that this clarification is not used for people to travel to the Lake District this weekend.
17 Apr 2020
MP urges public against releasing sky lanterns for the NHS and calls for UK-wide ban
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is urging people not to go ahead with plans to release hundreds of sky lanterns this weekend which could cause enormous damage to the environment.
17 Apr 2020
MP urges DEFRA Secretary to intervene to save dairy farmers from financial oblivion
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has written to the DEFRA Secretary, George Eustice, making the case for the Government to provide financial grants to dairy farmers to prevent them from going out of business.
16 Apr 2020
Government U-turn will be a lifeline for many workers in the South Lakes - MP
Commenting on the news that the Government have extended the eligibility date for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme from 28th February to 19th March, South Lakes MP Tim Farron said: "This is really welcome news and will be a lifeline for thousands of workers across the country who were set to miss out on the Government's relief scheme.
16 Apr 2020
MP joins cross party call for telephone 'Happy Hour' for the elderly
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has joined over 40 MPs in signing a cross-party letter to the Culture Secretary, Oliver Dowden, calling for a 'Happy Hour' of free phone calls for over 75s.
15 Apr 2020