Westmorland MP hands in NHS dentistry petition to Downing Street
This week, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron joined campaigners and MPs to hand in a petition to Downing Street calling for action to address Britain’s dentistry crisis.
9 Jan 2025
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Tim Farron challenges Health Secretary to tackle Cumbria’s care workforce crisis
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has urged the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting, to introduce more support to help recruit and retain more care workers in Cumbria.
7 Jan 2025
Tim Farron calls on Minister to stop plans to close hospital ward at Furness General Hospital
South Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has urged a Health Minister to intervene to stop controversial plans to close the Abbey View ward at Furness General Hospital.
20 Dec 2024
Tim Farron challenges DEFRA Secretary to support Cumbrian farmers to produce food
On the floor of the House of Commons yesterday, local MP Tim Farron urged DEFRA Secretary Steve Reed to give financial support to Cumbria’s farmers to produce food.
20 Dec 2024
Tim Farron votes to protect GPs, dentists and hospices from Government tax hike
In Parliament last night, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron voted to protect GPs, hospices and other health and social care providers from the Government’s National Insurance tax hike.
18 Dec 2024
Tim Farron slams decision on WASPI compensation
Responding to the Government announcing that there will be no compensation for WASPI women, Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron said:
17 Dec 2024