MP CHAIRS FARMERS Q&A
Yesterday, Westmorland MP Tim Farron, chaired a 'Farmers Q&A' with representatives from the Rural Payment Authority (RPA) and Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
20 Feb 2023
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MP accuses Government of ‘washing their hands’ over support for hospices
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has called on the Government to do more to support hospices struggling with the rising cost of energy bills.
15 Feb 2023
MP demands action after huge rise in people waiting more than 12 hours to be seen at A&E in Morecambe Bay
New analysis from the Liberal Democrats has revealed that 4,423 people have waited a staggering 12 hours in A&E in South Cumbria and North Lancashire in the past year.
14 Feb 2023
CUMBRIAN MP SUPPORTS ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR OXENHOLME AND ULVERSTON STATIONS
This week, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has written to the Transport Secretary in support of two applications within South Cumbria for the Access for All Scheme. The scheme is designed to supply obstacle free, accessible routes into train stations across the country. Two bids within South Lakeland have been submitted; for Oxenholme station and Ulverston.
13 Feb 2023
FARMERS CRITICAL TO CLIMATE CHANGE FIGHT.
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has highlighted the critical role of farmers in the fight against climate change in a debate in the House of Commons last week. Given their role in this fight, he argued for changes to the 'Environmental Land Management Scheme' (ELMS) to improve the pay for upland farmers.
10 Feb 2023
MP asks Minister to make £2 cap on bus fares permanent
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has written to the Minister for Local Transport, Richard Holden, encouraging him to extend the cap on bus fares indefinitely.
7 Feb 2023