New figures published today reveal a massive increase in the number of primary school children studying in classes of more than 30 pupils over the last two years. South Lakes MP Tim Farron has accused the Conservatives of treating children like "battery hens" and insisted that the government must cancel the planned cuts to school budgets.
Data released today shows that 1 in 10 households in South Lakeland live in fuel poverty. This equates to more than 3700 South Lakes households, and over 26,000 across Cumbria. The figures show the first increase in fuel poverty since 2008. Local MP Tim Farron has blasted the figures as "shameful".
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has repeated his call for public sector workers to be given a pay rise, following years of a pay cap that has hit salaries as increases in inflation have left behind increases in pay.
Local MP Tim Farron has vowed to continue to fight against the government's plans for massive school cuts, as his survey of local teachers reveals a worrying picture including the loss of local teachers.
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news today that the Arts Council will be increasing its funding for Cumbria, saying it is a "well-deserved recognition of the hard work that has gone into making this area England's leading rural cultural destination."
