Farron: drainage doors must be cleared to reduce flood risk
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron is calling on the Environment Agency to do more to ensure that the drainage doors are maintained, to help deal with flooding in the Lyth Valley.
10 Oct 2016
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Farron: fracking decision shows government "contempt" for local voices
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has slammed the government's landmark decision to allow fracking in Lancashire, saying it shows "contempt" for the local voices which had opposed the move and is an attempt to turn the North West into a "fracking testing ground".
6 Oct 2016
Minister 'Out of Touch' with youth transport problems in rural areas - Farron
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has slammed a "dismissive" letter from a government minister condemning students in rural areas to a lack of post-16 options.
5 Oct 2016
Farron: Kendal maternity unit needs 24/7 staffing
Data showing that almost two thirds of babies born at Kendal's maternity unit were born out-of-hours shows why it must be staffed 24/7, according to South Lakeland MP Tim Farron.
4 Oct 2016
Schools budget spared £8m cuts but government underfunding persists - Farron
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that recommendations to recoup the £8million High Needs Overspend from the Schools budget of Cumbrian schools have been withdrawn. However, Tim has insisted that the government must properly fund Cumbria's High Needs Budget, adding that "Government underfunding continues to hurt the neediest pupils".
4 Oct 2016
Chess competition under threat after tax hike
A popular national chess competition is at risk of disappearing following a recent tax hike by the government. South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has urged the Chancellor to exempt it from VAT so that local students can continue to participate.
4 Oct 2016