‘A big step in the right direction’ - Local MP welcomes improvement in Cumbria’s children services
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed a new report which shows that Cumbria County Council is improving its services for children.
29 Jan 2018
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Local MP warns that government cuts have increased crime – but praises local police for limiting the rise
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has praised the efforts of the Cumbrian police force but acknowledged that Government cuts have increased crime.
29 Jan 2018
MP – Government must intervene to help save local pharmacies
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has tabled a motion in Parliament calling on the Government to take action to save local community pharmacies.
26 Jan 2018
‘Young people are getting the worst deal from local mental health services’ – MP calls for emergency package to rescue services
Local MP Tim Farron fears local mental health services are even worse than they look following today's CQC report into Cumbria Partnership Trust.
26 Jan 2018
Cumbria Day showcases best of local area
'Cumbria Day', an event hosted jointly in Parliament by the county's six MPs, has once again been a great success. Businesses from across Cumbria travelled to Parliament to showcase the fine food and drink produce that the county has to offer.
25 Jan 2018
MP signs Holocaust Educational Trust Book of Commitment
This week local MP Tim Farron signed the Holocaust Educational Trust's Book of Commitment, in doing so pledging his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day and honouring those who were murdered during the Holocaust.
24 Jan 2018