Farron Reopens Flood-Hit Business Following Success of Insurance Case
Local MP Tim Farron has officially reopened Goodacre Carpets following their closure due to the floods.
7 Nov 2016
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Farron Challenges Minister Over Farming Future
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has challenged Farming Minister George Eustice MP to back Britain's farmers by committing to the single market and ruling out a cut in farm support payments, ahead of a speech on Wednesday to the Northern Farming Conference.
7 Nov 2016
Farron Challenges Chancellor as Cumbrian Business Funding Slashed
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has accused the Chancellor Phillip Hammond of neglecting Cumbria, as the government looks set to turn down over 90% of the funding bids to boost Cumbrian businesses.
4 Nov 2016
MP Congratulates Council On Recycling Roll-Out
Local MP Tim Farron has congratulated the council for the latest expansion of recycling. Kerbside plastic and card recycling is now being rolled out in Windermere and Bowness.
4 Nov 2016
Cumbria's Rural Schools Face Funding Crisis
A leading group of education leaders has issued a stark warning about the financial crisis facing small schools, including almost all Cumbrian primary schools and eleven secondary schools. South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has said these concerns show the government is neglecting small schools in rural areas.
4 Nov 2016
MP to push Rail Minister on Lakes Line electrification
South Lakes MP Tim Farron will meet the Rail Minister in Kendal next week to push him to end delays to the Lake Lines electrification project.
4 Nov 2016