On the floor of the House of Commons this morning, Conservative ministers failed to rule out farmers in Cumbria facing huge export tariffs by the end of the year.
On the floor of the House of Commons this week, local MP Tim Farron encouraged the Government to set up a fund to help rural GP surgeries in the South Lakes.
Local MP Tim Farron's long-running campaign for a specialist eating disorder service in South Cumbria was given a boost this week after ministers said the service should start in the Spring.
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, local MP Tim Farron warned ministers that any new devolution deal for Cumbria should not include having a single mayor in charge of the county.
Commenting on today's news that the Government have stripped Arriva of their Northern franchise, local MP Tim Farron said: "This is a big, big win for rail passengers here in Cumbria and across the North West.
Commenting on today's report released by the Migration Advisory Committee that recommends that Government to drop the salary threshold for immigrants from £30,000 to £25,600, local MP Tim Farron said: "Today's report is a tiny step in the right direction, but given that the average wage in hospitality in Cumbria is £17,000, a £25,600 threshold for overseas workers would still serve as a wrecking ball to the hospitality sector here in the Lake District.
