Government would rather chuck money down the drain on ‘Crossfail’ than invest in the North - MP
Commenting on the news that Crossrail has received a £1.7bn bailout from the Government, South Lakes MP Tim Farron said:
10 Dec 2018
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MP welcomes Government decision to further lower cap on rental deposits
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed the Government's decision to further reduce the maximum the number of weeks' rent a landlord can charge tenants as a deposit, to the equivalent of five weeks' rent.
7 Dec 2018
Give Christmas boost to local shops by cutting their business rates, MP tells Chancellor
Local MP Tim Farron has written to the Chancellor, calling for him to give high streets a boost this Christmas by taxing internet companies to fund cuts to their business rates.
7 Dec 2018
MP congratulates Christmas card competition winner
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has announced the winner of his annual Christmas card competition.
7 Dec 2018
Future of local mental health services are being left in limbo by Trust - MP
Local MP Tim Farron has slammed Cumbria Partnership NHS Trust for leaving the future of mental health services in the south of the county in limbo.
7 Dec 2018
Government delays over future of radiotherapy services is costing lives - MP
Local MP Tim Farron has slammed the Government for "dragging its feet" over plans for the future of radiotherapy.
5 Dec 2018