Farron calls for government to stop dragging its feet over flood defences
Local MP Tim Farron has called for the government to take immediate action to deliver flood defences.
23 Nov 2017
News
MP welcomes report that highlights the vital role of news and trust provided by commercial radio
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the conclusions of a new report which finds that commercial radio news provides a vital and valued service to listeners, reinforcing radio's position as the most reliable and trusted medium in an era of proliferating fake news.
23 Nov 2017
MP encourages mums-to-be to attend Helme Chase Open Day
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is encouraging local mums-to-be to attend an open day at the Helme Chase maternity unit in Kendal.
21 Nov 2017
Farron calls for change to planning law so that all new homes get superfast broadband
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has tabled a motion in Parliament calling on the planning law to be changed so that developers are required to provide superfast broadband for all new homes.
20 Nov 2017
MP blasts government for ignoring Lake District National Park over rail electrification
Local MP Tim Farron has hit out at the Department for Transport for ignoring the Lake District National Park Authority over Lakes Line electrification.
17 Nov 2017
Farron urges Chancellor not to punish small business owners in next week’s budget
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has urged Philip Hammond to re-think plans to punish local businesses with a huge tax hike in the Autumn budget.
16 Nov 2017