Tim Farron asks Prime Minister to commit to A66 upgrade
During Prime Minister’s Questions this afternoon, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron urged Keir Starmer to commit to the planned £1.3bn upgrade of the A66 between Penrith and Scotch Corner.
4 Sep 2024
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Tim Farron backs Lib Dem motion to block Winter Fuel Payments cut
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has signed a motion in Parliament aimed at blocking the Government’s controversial plans to cut the Winter Fuel Allowance.
3 Sep 2024
Tim Farron asks for Deputy Prime Minister’s support to build Windermere Children memorial
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, South Lakes MP Tim Farron secured a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner to discuss plans to build a memorial for the Windermere Children
2 Sep 2024
Tim Farron urges Transport Secretary to back Lakes Line passing loop bid
Local MP Tim Farron has written to the Secretary of State for Transport, Louise Haigh, asking her to support proposals for a passing loop on the Lakes Line between Oxenholme and Windermere.
20 Aug 2024
Number of skin cancer patients in North Cumbria soars as Tim Farron calls for scrapping of VAT on high-factor sunscreen
The number of patients in North Cumbria waiting for skin cancer treatment on the NHS has risen by 50% in the past five years, FOI requests by the Liberal Democrats have revealed.
19 Aug 2024
Tim Farron writes to Transport Secretary after A66 plans thrown into doubt
Local MP Tim Farron has asked the Secretary of State for Transport, Louise Haigh, to commit to the planned £1.3bn upgrade of the A66 between Penrith and Scotch Corner.
15 Aug 2024