Digital switchover example of rural neglect
MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, Tim Farron has warned of the shortcomings of the digital TV switchover, as Ofcom admits around 6 million people in rural areas will get a reduced service.
21 Oct 2008
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Farron Takes Kendal Cancer Unit Campaign to Parliament
Local MP Tim Farron launched his campaign for a new cancer unit in South Cumbria in Parliament by tabling an Early Day Motion in the House of Commons calling on the Government to provide funding for a cancer centre at Westmorland General Hospital.
21 Oct 2008
MP slams "reckless" deregulation of lasers
The Government should reconsider proposals to deregulate the use of lasers and Intense Pulse Light systems in clinics and beauty salons after a parliamentary question tabled by MP Tim Farron revealed that the number of injuries they had caused had increased by over 25% in the last two years.
21 Oct 2008
MP celebrates volunteer work in South Lakes
MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale celebrated the contribution of local youngsters in the community by speaking at the v-involved parliamentary reception.
21 Oct 2008
Immigration cap would hit farmers
Proposals to cap the country's population would be severely damaging to the farming industry according to Shadow Secretary for State for DEFRA, Tim Farron MP.
21 Oct 2008
Clegg: Now is the time for Government to look after families
As the credit crunch starts to hit the real economy, Gordon Brown must turn his attention to the many families being hit hardest by the crisis, Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg said today.
20 Oct 2008