MP calls for Government action to tackle bed blocking crisis in Cumbria’s hospitals
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has challenged ministers at the Department for Health to tackle bed blocking in hospitals across the county.
20 Nov 2023
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MP and UKHospitality join forces to call for Chancellor to back Cumbrian businesses ahead of next week’s Autumn Statement
Local MP Tim Farron and the UK’s hospitality trade body, UKHospitality, are urging the Chancellor to increase support for local Cumbrian businesses in next week’s budget.
15 Nov 2023
MP presses Chancellor to help pension schemes invest in more affordable housing for Cumbria
On the floor of the House of Commons yesterday, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron challenged the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to incentivise pension schemes to fund more affordable house building in the county.
15 Nov 2023
King’s Speech shows Conservative Government have run out of ideas and should call a General Election - MP
Commenting on the King’s Speech, Tim said: “Today’s King Speech proves beyond any doubt that this Government has totally run out of ideas to move this country forward.
7 Nov 2023
Cumbrian MP meets with Health Minister after radiotherapy services set to be moved EVEN FURTHER AWAY to South Ribble
This week, South Lakes MP Tim Farron met with the Minister of State for Health, Will Quince, to discuss the long-running campaign to bring radiotherapy to Westmorland General Hospital.
3 Nov 2023
MP and Cumbria Tourism meet with Education Secretary to shine spotlight on county’s staffing crisis
This week, South Lakes MP Tim Farron and Rachel Tyson, Head of Partnerships and Projects at Cumbria Tourism met with the Secretary of State for Education Gillian Keegan
2 Nov 2023