Farron presents bill to give better access to radiotherapy for cancer patients
This week South Lakes MP Tim Farron presented a Bill to Parliament which aims to cap the maximum time patients need to travel for radiotherapy treatment.
1 Dec 2016
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Cumbria Day showcases best of local area
Cumbria Day, held yesterday in parliament and organised jointly by all the county's MPs, was a resounding success and saw businesses from across the county make the trip to London to showcase the best of Cumbria.
7 Dec 2016
Improved farm payments 'scant consolation' for farmers waiting over a year
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news today that the RPA has made 2016 farm support payments to almost 60% of eligible farmers, but has warned that this will come as "scant consolation" for those farmers still waiting for last year's payments.
6 Dec 2016
Farron delivers health cuts petition to Number 10
Last week South Lakeland MP Tim Farron went to 10 Downing Street to deliver a petition on behalf of thousands of constituents to stop local health service cuts.
6 Dec 2016
Cumbrian MPs unite to support local businesses
Over the last few months Cumbria's MPs have been working together to organise 'Cumbria Day', which will be celebrated in parliament today (Tuesday 6th December). The event will include businesses coming down from across the county to showcase the very best of what Cumbria has to offer.
6 Dec 2016
MP quizzed by local students
South Lakes MP Tim Farron visited Storth Primary School last week where he met with pupils from three local primary schools and discussed his role as an MP.
6 Dec 2016