MP challenges minister to invest in youth mental health services in Cumbria
In Parliament this week, South Lakes MP Tim Farron told ministers about the poor state of mental health provision for young people in Cumbria
30 Jan 2022
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MP delivers 8,000 strong petition to Department for Health opposing hospital merger plans
This afternoon, local MP Tim Farron has handed in a petition to the Department for Health against controversial plans to merge Lancaster and Preston's hospital onto a single site.
26 Jan 2022
Tim Farron asks Foreign Secretary to allow MPs to vote on controversial Australia trade deal
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, South Lakes MP Tim Farron asked government ministers to allow MPs to be given the final say on the new trade deal with Australia.
25 Jan 2022
‘Ministers clapped them, and now they will sack them’ - MP tells Government to U-turn on plans to dismiss unvaccinated NHS workers
In Parliament last night, South Lakes MP Tim Farron pleaded with ministers to U-turn on controversial plans to sack NHS workers who haven't had a coronavirus vaccine.
25 Jan 2022
MP welcomes ‘big step forward’ in campaign to scrap law which criminalises people for being homeless
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has warmly welcomed the news that the House of Lords have voted to repeal a law which makes it a criminal offence to sleep rough.
23 Jan 2022
MP fights for Britain’s high animal welfare standards to be protected
On the floor of the House of Commons this week, local MP Tim Farron accused Conservative ministers of selling out Britain's high animal welfare standards in their trade deal with Australia.
23 Jan 2022