MP makes the case in Parliament for better access to Staveley station
This morning in Parliament, local MP Tim Farron raised the need for better access to Staveley train station for residents and visitors.
1 Apr 2019
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MP celebrates victory in Kendal Post Office campaign
Commenting on the news that post office bosses have scrapped plans to close Kendal's main post office and move it to the WHSmith store, local MP Tim said:
26 Mar 2019
River Kent flood defence plan decision is massive relief to flood hit communities - MP
Commenting on the news that the first phase of the River Kent flood defence plan has been give the go ahead, local MP Tim Farron said:
26 Mar 2019
MP leads Parliamentary debate on more funding for flood hit communities in Cumbria
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron led a debate in Parliament this morning calling for more funding to help flood hit communities across the county.
21 Mar 2019
MP calls for windfall tax on bank closures to help save the high street
On the floor of the House of Commons yesterday, South Lakes MP Tim Farron called on the Government to introduce a windfall tax on money that banks make from closing branches to go towards supporting small businesses on the high street.
21 Mar 2019
Environmentally backwards coal mine decision unacceptable - MP
Commenting on the news that Britain's first new deep coal mine in 30 years has been given the go-ahead in Cumbria, local MP Tim Farron said:
21 Mar 2019