Government plans will cost Cumbria millions - Farron
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has warned that the area is projected to lose an estimated £21million of funding under Government proposals set out by the Chancellor.
10 Oct 2016
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Farron meets Muslim Youth Association raising funds for flood victims
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron met with members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association this Saturday, to set off their charity cycle ride across Cumbria to raise money for flood victims.
10 Oct 2016
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
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