MP Welcomes Local Jobs Figures
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed the latest statistics showing that the employment rate in Westmorland and Lonsdale puts it in the top 2% of all constituencies in the country.
19 May 2016
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Queen's Speech Adopts Lib Dem Plans On Mobile Phone Coverage
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has welcomed the government's adoption of a Lib Dem measure to improve mobile phone services in today's Queen's Speech.
18 May 2016
Farron: Government Broadband Commitments Leave Questions Unanswered
Responding to the Queen's speech today, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has challenged the government to provide clarity on what its proposals mean for those in rural areas that don't have access to broadband.
18 May 2016
Farron: Mental Health Ward Must Be Saved
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today launched a campaign to save the Kentmere Ward at Westmorland General Hospital, following revelations that the ward could face closure.
17 May 2016
DEFRA Minister Must Act Now To Provide Relief For Farmers
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has said it is "shocking" that DEFRA minister Liz Truss MP visited local farmers today, without addressing the fact that many of them still haven't received the farm payments administered by her department.
16 May 2016
Local Lib Dems Campaign For Europe
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron joined with volunteers from the local Liberal Democrat party to hold a street stall on Saturday to promote the 'Remain' campaign for the European Referendum.
16 May 2016