MP urges Secretary of State to throw out plans for a new coal mine in Cumbria
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, South Lakes MP Tim Farron called for ministers to bury plans for a new coal mine in Cumbria.
30 Sep 2019
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MP reacts to ‘damning’ report into Cumbrian mental health trust
Commenting on the news that the CQC have found that Cumbria Partnership Trust 'requires improvement', local MP Tim Farron said:
30 Sep 2019
MP calls on Prime Minister to resign for misleading the Queen
Commenting on the news that the Supreme Court has ruled that Boris Johnson's suspension of parliament was 'unlawful', local MP Tim Farron said:
25 Sep 2019
MP leads call to end the inhumane five-week wait for Universal Credit in the South Lakes
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that Lib Dem party conference have backed proposals to reduce the wait for the first benefits payment for people on Universal Credit from five weeks to five days.
19 Sep 2019
MP slams Conservative cuts after bus services in Arnside and Cartmel are axed
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has hit out at Conservative cuts after it was announced that certain bus services in Arnside and Cartmel are set to end next month.
9 Sep 2019
MP secures agreement for official bid for Lakes Line electrification to be put to Government
The Campaign to Electrify Britain's Railways has agreed to draw up a bid to electrify the Lakes Line to present to the Department for Transport, following a meeting with local MP Tim Farron.
9 Sep 2019