Tim Farron welcomes decision to scrap Ofwat
Commenting on this morning’s news that the Government will scrap Ofwat and replace it with a new regulator, Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron said:
21 Jul 2025
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Penrith and Oxenholme among the worst five railway stations for reliability
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has written to the Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, urging her to intervene over poor rail services in Cumbria.
15 Jul 2025
Tim Farron meets with Rail Minister to take forward Lakes Line passing loop plans
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron recently met with the Minister for Rail, Lord Hendy, to progress plans for a passing loop on the Lakes Line.
10 Jul 2025
Tim Farron presents bill to Parliament calling for new tough water regulator
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has presented a Private Members Bill in the House of Commons this week, which calls for a new regulator to take action against water companies which pollute rivers and lakes.
8 Jul 2025
Tim Farron celebrates huge campaign win as A66 upgrade finally given the green light
After years of campaigning, Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has warmly welcomed today’s announcement from the Government that long-awaited plans to dual the A66 from Penrith to Scotch Corner will go ahead.
8 Jul 2025
Tax rises are hammering Lakes hospitality businesses, MP tells Minister
During a debate in Parliament this week, Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron warned government ministers that hospitality businesses in Cumbria were struggling to cope with tax rises.
4 Jul 2025