Changes to the way Wiltshire Council distributes money to schools could have a severe impact on education in the county. The changes are as a result of the government's determination to 'simplify' the formula which is used to decide how much each school gets.
Cumbrian MP, Tim Farron, has today met with the Managing Director of First TransPennine Express, Nick Donovan, in his bid to win the electrification of the Lakes Line and the Furness Line.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today welcomed news that the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has just issued a call for information on the UK petrol and diesel sector.
Local MP Tim Farron has backed a new scheme launched by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which regulates health and social care in England and Wales. The innovative pilot invites members of the public to give feedback on their experiences of healthcare services, whether good or bad.
South Lakes MP, Tim Farron, has taken his campaign to protect vascular services in South Cumbria to Parliament by tabling an Early Day Motion calling on the Government to intervene to prevent plans to remove services from Morecambe Bay from going through. Tim has stated that the decision will put thousands of lives at risk.
Commenting on the news that Lynne Featherstone is no longer Equalities Minister, Adrian Trett, Chair of LGBT+ Liberal Democrats said "Lynne has been an outstanding champion for Equalities. She has fought homphobia, biphobia and transphobia in sport, launched the Transgender Action plan and started the biggest ever piece of equalities legislation in Equal Marriage and so much more besides. We can all be proud of her work - I know I am very grateful to her."