Farron: Use drugs giant fine to create rural pharmacy fund
The government should use the £84.2 million fine given to drugs giant Pfizer last week to support small rural pharmacies, according to South Lakes MP Tim Farron.
16 Dec 2016
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MP hails student train ticket victory
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has hailed a "massive win" for local 6th Form students as Northern have agreed to introduce a discount season ticket scheme for those travelling to school on the train.
15 Dec 2016
School funding review overlooks need for more cash
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed plans to provide a fairer funding deal for schools in rural areas, but has warned that the plans still leave the education system desperately short of funding.
15 Dec 2016
MP backs call for investment in rural tourism
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has backed calls by the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) today for the government to do more to support economic growth and tourism in rural England. Tim has written to the Tourism Minister to call for the government to do more to promote the Lake District as a tourist destination.
14 Dec 2016
Unemployment third lowest in country
Local MP Tim Farron has praised local businesses following today's news that his Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency has the third lowest unemployment rate of all 650 UK constituencies.
14 Dec 2016
Government failing to connect rural areas - Farron
A national report today into mobile phone connectivity highlights how the government is leaving rural communities behind. While the report focuses on a lack of 4G coverage, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has pointed out that "basic phone signal would be a welcome start in many rural areas".
14 Dec 2016