SOUTH LAKES MP DISMAYED AT NEW A&E WAIT TIME FIGURES WITH 677 PATIENTS WAITING OVER 12 HOURS
New figures released in early January (12/01/23) have revealed the extent of the NHS crisis in Morecambe Bay.
23 Jan 2023
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MP BACKS CAMPAIGN FOR IMPROVED DRAINAGE IN GRANGE AND CARTMEL
Today, South Lakes MP Tim Farron along with local Grange and Cartmel Councillors has backed a campaign for improved drainage along Meathop Road.
23 Jan 2023
MP and Cumbria’s hospitality leaders meet with Immigration Minister to discuss staffing crisis
South Lakes MP Tim Farron and leaders from Cumbria's hospitality and tourism industry met with the Minister for Immigration, Robert Jenrick, in Parliament yesterday to discuss the staffing crisis in the sector.
11 Jan 2023
MP pushes for annual review into stamp duty cut for second homes
Last night in Parliament, Tim Farron put forward an amendment which would force the Chancellor to publish an annual review into the impact of the Government's stamp duty cut on second homes in National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
11 Jan 2023
MP challenges Health Secretary to tackle Cumbria’s cancer crisis
In Parliament this evening, South Lakes MP Tim Farron pleaded with the Health Secretary to intervene over waiting times for cancer treatment in Cumbria.
9 Jan 2023
MP calls on Education Secretary to increase funding for free school meals
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has written to the Education Secretary, Gillian Keegan, urging her to increase the funding that schools get to provide free school meals, amid concerns of soaring food prices.
9 Jan 2023