IPCC report into Poppi Worthington case published
Commenting on the publication today (3rd March) of the IPCC report into the Poppi Worthington case, Tim said:
3 Mar 2017
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Farron: Government must listen to watchdog cuts warning
South Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has welcomed a report today by the police watchdog which has rated the County's police force as "good". However, he has warned that the government must heed the watchdog's warning about the impact of cuts.
2 Mar 2017
Farron opens Lakes Hospitality Trade Show
Local MP Tim Farron yesterday opened the 42nd Lakes Hospitality Trade Show, which celebrates and promotes the area's hospitality sector. One hundred of the leading lights from across the local hospitality industry were present, to welcome over a thousand visitors to the event.
2 Mar 2017
Digital skills no use without decent broadband access - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed plans to expand digital skills training, set out in the government's digital strategy launched today. However, he has pointed out that digital skills will not help to boost the economy without access to decent broadband.
1 Mar 2017
2017 farm payment scheme opens but farmers still waiting for cash
The 2017 Basic Payment Scheme has opened today, but South Lakes MP Tim Farron has pointed out the plight of those farmers still waiting for payments from the 2016 and even 2015 schemes.
1 Mar 2017
Farron calls for better end of life care
The government must do more to provide better end of life care, according to South Lakes MP Tim Farron. He met yesterday with Marie Curie to discuss the urgent need to improve access to palliative care. Tim is calling for a funding boost for health and social care in the upcoming budget.
1 Mar 2017