MP slams Government for refusing to scrap tax on local patients
Local MP Tim Farron has criticised the Government for refusing to back down on draconian measures which are robbing local hospital trusts of millions of pounds.
10 Sep 2018
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Conservatives obsessed with punishing the self-employed - MP
Commenting on the news that the Conservative Government have scrapped a planned tax cut for millions of self-employed workers, local MP Tim Farron said:
7 Sep 2018
MP meets with chair of Health Select Committee in bid for support for radiotherapy campaign
Local MP Tim Farron has met with the chair of the influential Commons Health and Social Care Committee to gather support for his campaign for radiotherapy services to be easily accessible for all cancer patients.
6 Sep 2018
MP calls for lower rental deposits for rents to help tackle rise in homelessness
Local MP Tim Farron has called for lower caps on deposits for rents to help combat an increase in the number of homeless people in the South Lakes.
5 Sep 2018
Local councillor presses ahead with clean up on Ambleside estate
Local Lib Dem councillor Vicky Hughes is continuing to work with the local community to give an Ambleside estate a much needed clean-up.
4 Sep 2018
MP backs campaign for social media regulator following shocking numbers of children being groomed online
Local MP Tim Farron has joined calls from the NSPCC for there to be an independent social media regulator after a new survey from the charity found one in 20 schoolchildren had been sent an illicit image by an adult.
4 Sep 2018