Farron calls for government to put “shambolic” Universal Credit on hold
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called for the government to pause the roll out of Universal Credit.
2 Oct 2017
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MP slams Hammond over ignoring Cumbria in Northern Powerhouse pledge
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has hit out over Philip Hammond's decision to ignore Cumbria in his new spending plans for the North.
2 Oct 2017
MP’s campaign gets results as government announces people with long-term chronic illnesses are to be exempt from benefits reassessments
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that from today (Friday 29th September), people with chronic illnesses who claim Employment and Support Allowance will no longer be re-tested.
29 Sep 2017
MP welcomes climbdown over plans to withdraw out-of-hour crisis cover
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has withdrawn its plans to remove overnight mental health psychiatrists.
29 Sep 2017
MP slams shock plans to remove mental health psychiatrists as “dangerous” and “inhumane”
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has expressed deep concerns over shock new plans for Trust Consultant Psychiatrists who work during the night to be removed - a move that could leave local people with mental health issues without vital and timely assessment and treatment.
28 Sep 2017
Farron visits homes affected by Storm Desmond who are still waiting for flood protection
Local MP Tim Farron has been visiting residents in the Mintsfeet area of Kendal who are still waiting for flood protection - nearly two years after Storm Desmond flooded their homes.
27 Sep 2017