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Fuel price rises to be investigated - Farron calls for action

South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today welcomed news that the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has just issued a call for information on the UK petrol and diesel sector.

MP invites local residents to share their views on local health and social care

Local MP Tim Farron has backed a new scheme launched by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which regulates health and social care in England and Wales. The innovative pilot invites members of the public to give feedback on their experiences of healthcare services, whether good or bad.

Tim takes vascular services campaign to Westminster

South Lakes MP, Tim Farron, has taken his campaign to protect vascular services in South Cumbria to Parliament by tabling an Early Day Motion calling on the Government to intervene to prevent plans to remove services from Morecambe Bay from going through. Tim has stated that the decision will put thousands of lives at risk.

Farron encourages constituents to enter TalkTalk Digital Awards

Farron makes case in House for urgent debate on West Coast Mainline

Cumbrian MP and President of the Liberal Democrats Tim Farron has today stood up in the House of Commons to make his case for an Emergency Debate on the West Coast Main Line franchise. Emergency Debates are usually granted sparingly and for major events like phone hacking.

Tim nominates Kendal for major funds from government

Local MP Tim Farron is nominating Kendal for a major package of Government support. After the success of the Portas Pilot project the government has created another scheme to try and support local high streets called the 'Town Team'.