Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
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Press release on the Autumn Statement.
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
17 Nov 2022
Sewage in our Rivers
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
14 Sep 2022
Local MP Tim Farron Champions Fairtrade Schools in Westmorland and Lonsdale
Local MP Tim Farron has today encouraged all schools in Westmorland and Lonsdale to sign up to the Fairtrade Schools scheme.
19 Feb 2008
Local MP Tim Farron Champions Fairtrade Schools in Westmorland and Lonsdale
Local MP Tim Farron has today encouraged all schools in Westmorland and Lonsdale to sign up to the Fairtrade Schools scheme.
19 Feb 2008
Minister agrees to force health bosses into top-level meeting
Local MP Tim Farron has received confirmation that the Health Minister, Ann Keen is urging bosses from Cumbria Primary Care Trust, the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Trust and the North West Ambulance Service to come together with Mr Farron and explain the apparent inconsistencies in NHS bosses' promises to local people as part of their proposed cuts in acute services at Westmorland General Hospital.
19 Feb 2008
"It's a sign!" - Farron
After campaigning for a sign before junction 37 on the M6, Tim Farron MP has received news from the Department for Transport that the Highways Agency are planning to place a signpost for the 'Western Dales'. This could be a huge benefit to tourism in the area and a brown sign here is long overdue.
19 Feb 2008
Local MP calls for Northern Rock Foundation funding cuts to be restored following nationalisation
Tim Farron MP today confirmed his support for the provision of funds to the Northern Rock Foundation from the Nationalisation of the bank which Alistair Darling announced on the 18th February. The Northern rock Foundation provides vital funds to charitable organisations in the North of England and it now appears that £15million will be made available to fund the Foundations many charitable projects
19 Feb 2008
"LET YOUNG PEOPLE DECIDE" SAY LIB DEMS
North Yorkshire County Council is planning to formalise the appointment of two councillors as Young People's and Elderly Persons' "Champions" for the county. Each will be paid a special extra allowance of over £4000 a year.
19 Feb 2008