LOCAL MP DEMANDS GOVERNMENT DO MORE TO INSULATE HOMES AMID ENERGY CRISIS
Today research from the Liberal Democrats has revealed that 28,422 of poorly insulated homes in South Lakeland are paying £27,090,586 more in heating bills.
17 Nov 2022
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MP blasts Conservative budget for neglecting NHS crisis in Cumbria
Responding to the Chancellor's Autumn Statement, local MP Tim Farron said: "The health service in Cumbria is on its knees.
17 Nov 2022
Conservative trade deals will put Cumbrian farmers out of business, MP tells Minister
On the floor of the House of Commons last night, local MP Tim Farron warned ministers that the Conservative Government's trade deals with Australia and New Zealand threaten the future of farmers in Cumbria.
15 Nov 2022
SOUTH LAKES MP HOLDS GOVERNMENT TO ACCOUNT OVER SCHOOL CUTS
This week, local MP Tim Farron has been calling on the Chancellor to protect education spending, as shocking new figures show that schools within Westmorland and Lonsdale face cuts in their spending power of £1.9million next year.
11 Nov 2022
MP secures meeting with Environment Minister over River Kent sewage campaign
On the floor of the House of Commons last night, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron challenged ministers to force water companies to clean up their act when it comes to sewage being discharged into local lakes and rivers.
10 Nov 2022
MP presents Sedbergh Delivery Office petition to Parliament
Last night in the House of Commons, local MP Tim Farron presented a petition to stop Royal Mail from closing Sedbergh Delivery Office.
10 Nov 2022