Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
News
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
MP invites new BBC Director General to Cumbria for 'Question Time' event with public
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has written to the new Director General of the BBC today, inviting him to come to Cumbria and meet with BBC staff and members of the public to answer their questions.
5 Jul 2012
Making a Commitment to Our Armed Forces Community
Armed Forces Day took place at the weekend, and it was marked in usual fitting style here in Bedford with a parade through town on Sunday, and then on Monday morning at Borough Hall with a Flag Raising ceremony. The Standard Bearers did a fine job as always, and it was once again an honour for me to 'inspect the standards,' which you can see pictured here. Following the flag raising, a ceremony was held for the signing of the Bedford Borough Armed Forces Community Covenant.
4 Jul 2012
MP welcomes Backbarrow Ironworks planning permission
South Lakes MP Tim Farron, Staveley in Cartmel Councillor Sue Sanderson and Cumbria County Councillor Rod Wilson have today welcomed the news that planning permission has been given for new development to complete the Backbarrow Ironworks scheme and have heralded the news as a 'win for the community and for the protection of such an important historical site'.
4 Jul 2012
Statement from Lib Dem Group on David Parsons’s resignation
After more than 150 days of pressure and questions about his suitability to lead, the Liberal Democrat group are pleased David Parsons has resigned the leadership of the County Council.
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4 Jul 2012
Farron hails win for forestry campaigners!
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has today hailed the report from the Independent Panel on Forestry that states that Government should not sell off large swathes of publically owned forest, as a huge win for campaigners that have fought tirelessly for over a year.
4 Jul 2012
Reserves can be used to create jobs claim Lib Dems
Liberal Democrat Councillors on Leicestershire County Council are urging the Tory run Council to dip into its cash reserves to pay for measures to boost the local economy. They have submitted a motion to the Council Meeting tomorrow calling for £10m to be released from £110m the Council has set aside in reserves.
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3 Jul 2012