MP invites local people to cancer drop-in session
South Lakes MP Tim Farron will hold a special cancer drop-in session for people with cancer-related issues.
10 Nov 2017
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Farron welcomes plans for new reimbursement scheme for people who fall victim to bank transfer scams, but calls for past victims to be helped too
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the announcement from the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) that they are looking into a new scheme to reimburse people who have lost money through bank transfer scams.
10 Nov 2017
Farron hails positive meeting with Transport Secretary to discuss new Northern development route for Kendal
Local MP Tim Farron says he was "encouraged" after meeting with the Transport Secretary Chris Grayling to discuss plans to fund a new Northern development route in Kendal.
8 Nov 2017
‘If you back Cumbria, you back a winner’ - MP urges government for fair deal on infrastructure investment
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has urged the government to start seriously investing in transport services in Cumbria and the rest of the North.
7 Nov 2017
MP asks government to give confidence to local sheep farmers; gets woolly answer
Local MP Tim Farron has pressed the government to give local hill farmers confidence and encouragement as Brexit talks continue to stall.
6 Nov 2017
Farron - new figures reveal local police officers’ mental health being stretched to breaking point over cuts
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has said he is "hugely concerned" by new figures which show that thousands of sick days are being taken by police officers who, according to the Cumbria Police Federation, are overworked and overstressed due to government cuts.
6 Nov 2017