Lakes MP sleeps out to raise money and awareness for young rough sleepers
On Thursday night, South Lakeland MP Tim Farron swapped his bed for a sleeping bag and joined around a thousand fundraisers at Centrepoint's London Sleep Out.
26 Nov 2016
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South Lakes leads Arts and Culture ranking
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that South Lakeland has been ranked in the top 2% of all local authorities in the country for its arts and culture offerings.
25 Nov 2016
Farron stands up for contaminated blood victims in Parliament
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called in Parliament today for a fairer financial settlement for the loved ones of constituents infected by diseases as a result of contaminated blood transfusions over 30 years ago.
24 Nov 2016
MP backs council proposals for scenic new Kendal path
Local MP Tim Farron is backing plans for a £150,000+ project to create a new cycleway along the route of the former Lancaster Canal.
24 Nov 2016
£90 insurance tax hike for hard-pressed families
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has condemned the government's decision to sneak an insurance tax hike into yesterday's Autumn Statement, which will leave the typical family to fork out an additional £90 a year compared to 2015.
24 Nov 2016
Farron: RPA boss must deliver on payment promises
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has insisted that the Rural Payments Agency must live up to its promises, following the appearance of its boss Mark Grimshaw in parliament yesterday. Tim has also highlighted the plight of commons farmers who are still to receive this year's payment.
23 Nov 2016