A survey conducted by local MP Tim Farron has revealed that 85% of farmers in the South Lakes have yet to receive their single farm payment for this financial year.
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron teamed up with a bevy of MPs and Members of the House of Lords to finish seventh in the Westminster Mile for Sport Relief in a time of 6minutes and 45 seconds.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today congratulated Cumbria Police for their success in the HM Inspectorate of Constabulary's national review, but warned that all the good work could be put at risk because of proposed budget cuts and the removal of 30 police officers from the beat.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on the Vice-Chancellor of Cumbria University to back the bid by Kendal College to take over Further Education provision at the Newton Rigg campus creating a single, distinctive college for the South Lakes and Eden with its HQ in Kendal.
MP Tim Farron is launching a campaign to support Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. During March the charity Ovarian Cancer Action is encouraging women and their GPs to be aware of the symptoms of the disease.
MP Tim Farron has called on Culture Minister Ben Bradshaw to deliver on his warm words about the Armitt Museum and provide the funds to keep it open.
