MP votes against controversial voter ID plans
In the House of Commons this week, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron voted against controversial plans to force the public to show photo ID at polling stations from next year.
15 Dec 2022
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MP presents Parliamentary Bill calling for green jobs plan for Cumbria
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, local MP Tim Farron presented a Bill which would force the Government to set out a plan to create renewable jobs in Cumbria.
14 Dec 2022
MP puts forward legislation for councils to limit second homes in Cumbria
Last night in Parliament, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron put forward an amendment to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill to give councils new powers to restrict second homes.
14 Dec 2022
MP stands up for Cumbrian farmers by voting against Australia and New Zealand trade deals
Tonight in Parliament, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron voted against the Government's controversial trade deals with Australia and New Zealand.
12 Dec 2022
MP meets with Health Minister to discuss Cumbria’s cancer crisis
Last night, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron and senior clinicians met with the Health Minister Helen Whately to call for urgent action to address Britain's cancer crisis.
8 Dec 2022
MP blasts Cumbria coal mine decision
Commenting on the breaking news that the Government have given the green light for controversial plans to build a coal mine in Cumbria, local MP Tim Farron said: "This decision cancels out all the progress Britain has made on renewable energy. The Government's environmental credentials are yet again left in tatters.
8 Dec 2022