Tim Farron celebrates campaign win as post office services set to return to Shap
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has warmly welcomed the news that post office services will return to Shap, following a long-running campaign.
9 May 2024
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Reverse cuts to the UK’s armed forces, MP tells Parliament
On the floor of the House of Commons last night, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron made the case for the Government to restore the number of people serving in the country’s armed forces.
8 May 2024
MP presents bill to Parliament to protect tenant farmers from unfair eviction
This afternoon, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron introduced a new bill to Parliament which would create a Tenant Farming Commissioner to protect farmers who are unfairly treated by their landlords.
30 Apr 2024
Ministers must back Cumbrian farmers to help tackle soaring food prices
On the floor of the House of Commons last night, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron asked the DEFRA Secretary, Mark Spencer, to support local farmers to grow more food to tackle rising food prices in the shops.
30 Apr 2024
MP asks Schools Minister to back outdoor education bill
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, South Lakes MP Tim Farron encouraged ministers in the Department for Education to support his bill which would give every school pupil in England an outdoor education experience.
29 Apr 2024
MP urges PM to rethink decision to snub scheme which would address Lakes hospitality staffing crisis
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has written to the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, encouraging him to reconsider his decision to reject an offer from the European Commission for a youth mobility scheme between the UK and the EU.
24 Apr 2024