MP leads Parliamentary debate on better bus services for Cumbria
South Lakes MP Tim Farron urged the Government to make rural bus services in Cumbria a major part of the Northern Powerhouse.
29 Oct 2019
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MP tells Commons heartbreaking story of local cancer patient who chose to decline radiotherapy treatment because of long journey
Local MP Tim Farron used the debate on the Queen's Speech to once again make the case for a radiotherapy unit at Westmorland General Hospital in Kendal.
28 Oct 2019
MP secures Parliamentary debate on bus services in Cumbria
Local MP Tim Farron will lead a debate in Parliament next Tuesday on the future of rural bus services in Cumbria.
25 Oct 2019
MP celebrates Barclays U-turn over post office cash withdrawals
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed the decision from Barclays to scrap plans to prevent customers from withdrawing cash at their local post office.
25 Oct 2019
Government plans to eradicate Bovine TB in cattle will be wasted if there are no farmers left - MP
In Parliament this morning, local MP Tim Farron raised concerns that Cumbrian farmers could be wiped out if the Government continues with its plans to remove a payment scheme which is considered to be a lifeline by many.
23 Oct 2019
MP welcomes NHS review into ‘postcode lottery’ patient transport system
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed the announcement from NHS England that they are launching a wholescale national review into the patient transport system.
22 Oct 2019