MP backs Police and Crime Commissioner over merger fears
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has backed Cumbria's Police and Crime Commissioner's opposition to a potential merger with another force.
19 Oct 2018
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MP uses Parliamentary debate to slam Universal Credit ‘hidden clause’ which could see local small business owners lose thousands of pounds
South Lakes MP Tim Farron used a debate in Parliament this afternoon to slam a 'hidden clause' in Universal Credit to which could see local small business owners lose thousands of pounds.
17 Oct 2018
New industry report backs MP’s call for better access to radiotherapy treatment
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed a new report from patient groups, academics, government and the private sector which provides recommendations to the NHS that would improve access to advanced radiotherapy services in the UK.
17 Oct 2018
MP raises the need for specialist eating disorder service for young people in Cumbria during debate in Parliament
South Lakes MP Tim Farron used a debate in Parliament this morning to make the case for a specialist one-to-one service for young people in Cumbria with eating disorders.
16 Oct 2018
MP backs national campaign for more NHS staff to tackle waiting times for bowel cancer tests
South Lakes MP Tim has thrown his weight behind Bowel Cancer UK's End the Capacity Crisis campaign which calls on the Government to recruit more NHS staff to tackle long waiting times for tests that could diagnose bowel cancer - the UK's second biggest cancer killer.
15 Oct 2018
MP tables motion in Parliament calling for all sixth form students to have access to free school transport
Local MP Tim Farron has tabled a motion in Parliament calling for the Government to provide free school transport for sixth form students to help pupils in rural communities.
15 Oct 2018