Farron welcomes news that NHS Bill will go back to committee stage for further review
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that the NHS Bill will go back to the committee stage at allow for further revisions to the bill.
26 May 2011
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Farron welcomes the news of the eradication of ‘cattle plague’
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that yesterday marks the declaration of the eradication of Rinderpest or more commonly known as 'cattle plague' which had been previously thought of as one of the world's most dreaded animal diseases.
26 May 2011
No time to relax in fight for BBC Radio Cumbria - Farron
Cumbrian MP, Tim Farron is stepping up the campaign to protect the future of BBC Radio Cumbria, following a letter from BBC's Director General, Mark Thompson, indicating that no firm decisions have been made about BBC local radio services and that it is all still to play for.
25 May 2011
Farron concerned for Kendal staff as FOCUS goes into administration
Local MP Tim Farron has called on the administrators of FOCUS DIY to look at selling the Kendal site to a competitor to safeguard jobs in our area.
25 May 2011
Farron welcomes Supermarket regulator as a first step in his fair-trade for British farmers campaign
South Lakes MP, Tim Farron has welcomed the publication of the draft bill that will lead to a supermarket ombudsman.
25 May 2011
MP expresses concern at day centre closures
Local MP Tim Farron has expressed concern at the news that the Tory-led Cumbria County Council is cutting funding for older people day centres across the South Lakes, undermining the viability of the service.
24 May 2011