MP presses Cabinet Ministers for action on Lakes hospitality staffing crisis
In Parliament this week, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron challenged two senior Government ministers to help tackle the staffing crisis in the Lake District.
12 Sep 2024
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Tim Farron votes against cut to Winter Fuel Allowance
This afternoon, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron voted against controversial plans to cut the Winter Fuel Allowance.
10 Sep 2024
Tim Farron presents petition in Parliament calling for local maternity unit to be saved
On the floor of the House of Commons last night, South Lakes MP Tim Farron handed in a petition urging the Government to save Kendal’s Helme Chase Maternity Unit.
10 Sep 2024
Tim Farron’s Great North Run effort raises more than £3,000 for local carer charity
Local MP Tim Farron has raised more than £3,000 for Carer Support South Lakes by taking on the Great North Run in Newcastle last Sunday.
10 Sep 2024
Tim Farron asks Prime Minister to commit to A66 upgrade
During Prime Minister’s Questions this afternoon, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron urged Keir Starmer to commit to the planned £1.3bn upgrade of the A66 between Penrith and Scotch Corner.
4 Sep 2024
Tim Farron backs Lib Dem motion to block Winter Fuel Payments cut
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has signed a motion in Parliament aimed at blocking the Government’s controversial plans to cut the Winter Fuel Allowance.
3 Sep 2024