Government must act to restore confidence in beef and protect farmers
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has called on the government to act quickly to reassure consumers after beef burgers from major supermarkets were found to contain horse meat.
17 Jan 2013
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Farron wins meeting with Health Minister in bid to save vascular services
Following yesterday's decision by NHS Lancashire to reject the Royal Lancaster Infirmary's appeal to retain its Vascular Services unit, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has voiced his opposition to the Trust's stance in the House of Commons.
15 Jan 2013
'Public health grant growth of 21% is good news for Cumbria' - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that Cumbria has been given a massive 21% uplift in it's grant for public health provision in the county.
15 Jan 2013
MP backs council plan for cheaper parking for locals
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has backed a plan that could see parking charges cut for local residents.
15 Jan 2013
'Farmers lose £29 on every lamb they sell, this must end' - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has backed the NFU's call for retailers to demonstrate genuine commitment to their British suppliers and customers after a 22% fall in the farmgate lamb price, despite the price on the supermarket shelves staying static.
14 Jan 2013
Farron slams vascular decision as 'Dangerous' for local residents
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has blasted NHS Lancashire decision makers following the news that the legal bid to stop the Vascular Services Review process has been rejected. There had been hopes that the appeal by the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) would help keep vascular services at Royal Lancaster Infirmary.
14 Jan 2013