Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Westmorland & Lonsdale
Tim Farron is the Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Westmorland & Lonsdale, in Cumbria. Since his election in May 2005, Tim has helped many thousands of local residents, and campaigned tirelessly on the subjects that matter to local people.
You can find out more about Tim's work in Cumbria, and in Westminster on this site - but if you can't find what you're looking for, or have a question you'd like to ask Tim, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Farron pledges to "do his bit" for British Armed Forces
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Mon 8th Feb 2010
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has pledged to do his bit for the British Armed Forces family, after meeting last week with a delegation from The Royal British Legion to get behind the charity's call for general election candidates of all parties to support the whole Armed Forces family. Mr Farron also discussed the Legion's manifesto and the changes that it is calling for.
Government has failed to take "tough decisions" on animal disease says Farron
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Mon 8th Feb 2010
Hilary Benn has been challenged by Liberal Democrat Farming Spokesman Tim Farron over the Government's proposals to charge livestock farmers for dealing with animal disease.
South Lakes pensioners to receive fairer cold weather payments following pressure from local MP
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Mon 8th Feb 2010
Pensioners in the Milnthorpe, Kirkby Lonsdale, Burton and Holme areas will receive the cold weather payments they are entitled to this winter after pressure from local MP Tim Farron led the Department of Work and Pensions to change the weather station they use for calculating payments in the LA6 and LA7 postcode areas.
MP pledges to keep up fight as university gives ground over future of Ambleside campus
Thu 4th Feb 2010
Commenting on today's crucial meeting of the board of governors at the University of Cumbria, South Lakes MP Tim Farron, who has led the campaign to save Ambleside Campus said: "I have mixed feelings after the outcome of the university board meeting. We've won a partial victory. Outdoor studies students will now be able to stay in Ambleside - which is good news for them and for the whole of Ambleside.
Minister agrees to consider MPs proposal to help with cost for septic tanks
Thu 4th Feb 2010
Liberal Democrat Rural Affairs Spokesman Tim Farron MP, today challenged Secretary of State Hilary Benn to help rural residents pay for the costs of their septic tanks by transferring their responsibility from private residents to water companies.
Farron stands up for rail passengers in South Lakes
Wed 3rd Feb 2010
MP Tim Farron spoke up today for train passengers in South Lakeland by calling for a review of rail fares that looks at bringing down the cost to make it easier for people to take the train instead of driving or flying.
FARRON HANDS PETITION TO DOWNING STREET IN BID TO SAVE AMBLESIDE CAMPUS
Tue 2nd Feb 2010
South Lakes MP Tim Farron and University of Cumbria SU president Emma Green will be handing in a 5,500-strong petition to 10 Downing Street against the closure of Ambleside's university campus.
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