Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
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13 Sep 2023
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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
Anger over broadband in Garsdale
Local residents in Garsdale are getting a raw deal when it comes to broadband, despite large sums of money which have been poured into the county since the foot and mouth epidemic.
15 Feb 2007
Low Sizergh Barn wins 'Best Rural Retailer' award
Local MP Tim Farron has praised Low Sizergh Barn farm shop in Kendal after the Countryside Alliance named it as one of the Best Rural Retailers in the 'Best Diversification' category. The shop, best known for its superb selection of cheeses, free range eggs and milk amongst other products is extremely popular in the local area.
15 Feb 2007
"No Need to panic over bird flu" says MP
With the recent news regarding the infection of birds with avian flu in Suffolk; local MP Tim Farron has spoken to local poultry farmers and experts on bird flu to find out what the impact could be for the poultry business in the South Lakes.
15 Feb 2007
MP Tackles Dangerous Route to Rural School
Tim Farron MP joined parents and their children from Old Hutton Primary School to walk a typical and well used school run. The route, which goes from Old Hutton Primary School to Bridge End, starts along a specially built footpath in a field but ends 200 yards short of Bridge End, leaving parents and children to face a treacherous walk along a dangerous road.
15 Feb 2007
Farron speaks up in Freedom of Information debate
Local MP, Tim Farron has today spoken in a Westminster Hall debate in parliament in protest at the government's proposals to make it more difficult to make freedom of information requests. The government's plans suggest a reduction of the level at which a Freedom of Information request can be denied on the grounds of cost, the level currently stands at £600 for request to Government departments. This will inevitably result in more and more requests being turned down.
15 Feb 2007
"Labour must say goodbye to cronyism" - Farron
Local MP, Tim Farron has challenged the Tony Blair and the rest of the Labour government to vote for an end to cronyism.
15 Feb 2007