MP praises ambitious council plan for solar farm
Local MP Tim Farron has warmly welcomed the news that Westmorland and Furness Council have approved the construction of a new solar farm site in Barrow.
13 Sep 2023
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MP presents petition to save rail ticket offices in the House of Commons
On the floor of the House of Commons last night, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron presented a petition, signed by more than 3,000 local residents, opposing controversial plans to close railway station ticket offices.
12 Sep 2023
MP takes minister to task over scrapping rules which stop developers from polluting rivers
In the House of Commons this week, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron criticised the Government for ripping up rules which environmental groups say are essential for protecting the country’s rivers.
8 Sep 2023
Cumbrian pubs on their knees due to staffing shortages, MP tells minister
In Parliament this afternoon, local MP Tim Farron demanded ministers to address the staffing crisis that is hammering pubs in Cumbria.
5 Sep 2023
MP challenges Health Secretary to protect NHS whistleblowers
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has urged the Secretary of State for Health, Steve Barclay, to introduce stronger measures to protect NHS staff who raise concerns about failings at their workplace.
5 Sep 2023
Only allow affordable homes to be built in the Lakes and the Dales, MP tells Minister
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron made the case for the planning authorities in the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales to be given the power to only approve new developments which have 100% affordable housing.
4 Sep 2023