Victoria Bridge closure shows urgent need for Kendal bypass - MP
South Lakes MP Tim Farron says the closure of Victoria Bridge in Kendal shows the need for a relief road for the town.
24 Jul 2019
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MP secures Government’s promise to look into ‘daylight robbery’ of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
On the floor of the House of Commons this morning, local MP Tim Farron secured a promise from the Government to look into 'heartless' fines imposed on the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Trust.
23 Jul 2019
Shorter journeys equals longer lives, MP tells Commons during radiotherapy debate
People in South Cumbria are choosing not to undergo cancer treatment because of long travel distances, the House of Commons heard during a debate yesterday.
23 Jul 2019
MP calls for new transport deal for rural communities
On the floor of the House of Commons this morning, South Lakes MP Tim Farron urged ministers to invest in rural bus services.
23 Jul 2019
MP leads call for farmers payment scheme to be extended until 2024
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is calling for a payment scheme which is considered a lifeline for farmers to be extended until 2024.
23 Jul 2019
MP presses minister to rethink decision to scrap hospitality training qualification
On the floor of the House of Commons this morning, South Lakes MP Tim Farron urged ministers to rethink plans to axe a new qualification which would have help the hospitality industry recruit local people.
17 Jul 2019