MP signs Parliamentary bill to place a mental health practitioner in every school
In Parliament this week, local MP Tim Farron signed a new bill which would give all state schools access to a qualified mental health professional.
12 Jan 2024
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MP votes to block water firms receiving tax cuts unless they stop sewage discharges
In the House of Commons this week, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron voted in favour of a Liberal Democrat amendment to block disgraced water firms receiving a tax cut.
12 Jan 2024
MP presents petition to Parliament to tackle NHS dental crisis
Last night, local MP Tim Farron presented a petition to the House of Commons urging action on the lack of available NHS dental places in Cumbria and other rural areas.
10 Jan 2024
MP secures meeting with Health Secretary over Cumbria’s cancer crisis
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Victoria Atkins has agreed to meet with Cumbrian MP Tim Farron to discuss improving cancer waiting times in the county.
10 Jan 2024
MP presses Environment Minister to take action on Grange flooding
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has urged the Environment Minister to take action on a long-running flooding issue in Grange-over-Sands.
10 Jan 2024
MP urges minister for justice and compensations for victims of Post Office Horizon scandal
On the floor of the House of Commons last night, Cumbrian MP demanded justice and compensation for sub-postmasters who had their reputations ruined by allegations of theft and false accounting as a result of the Horizon computer system.
9 Jan 2024