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Tim backs Christmas Shoebox Campaign
South Lakes MP, Tim Farron, has called on other MPs in parliament to get involved with the Samaritan's Purse Christmas campaign to help vulnerable children in Eastern Europe.
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One year on from the floods - time to honour mountain rescue heroes with VAT exemption
As we mark the anniversary of last November's devastating floods in Cumbria, South Lakes MP Tim Farron is reiterating his call for local Mountain Teams to be exempt from paying VAT and vehicle excise…
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Energy and Climate Change Secretary of State in South Lakes to hold roundtable green energy forum
South Lakes MP Tim Farron welcomes the secretary of state for Energy and Climate Change Chris Huhne MP to the South Lakes on Saturday for discussions with local green energy firms.
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MP Steps Up Campaign for Better Rural Broadband
Tim Farron MP has today stepped up his campaign for a better rural broadband service by calling for a minimum internet speed to be enshrined in law
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Farron praises local 'Auschwitz to Ambleside' exhibition
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP, Tim Farron, has submitted a motion to the House of Commons paying tribute to the exhibition at Windermere Library commemorating the lives of the 300 Jewish children who…
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Farron calls for National Defence Medal to honour local unsung heroes
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on the government to introduce a National Defence Medal (NDM) for ex-servicemen.
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NFU Milk investigation shows the needs for a strong food market regulator
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today called on the government to introduce a strong food market regulator as quickly as possible after an investigation of the dairy industry by the National Farmers…
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Tim meets with South Lakes Students after national demonstration on tuition fees
Yesterday South Lakes MP Tim Farron met with students from the South Lakes at Westminster to talk about the Browne Review and it's implications for local students
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Farron speaks to Kendal College students about life as an MP
This week South Lakes MP, Tim Farron spoke to students from Kendal College about his journey to becoming an MP and his thoughts on what the role entails.
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Tim speaks out in Parliament for action on organ donation at Westmorland General Hospital
Westmorland MP, Tim Farron, has used Parliamentary Health Question Tim to urge the government to ensure that proper procedures are in place to enable every hospital to effectively and sensitively…
