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 calls for end to Female Genital Mutilation
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has tabled a parliamentary motion supporting The Guardian's campaign calling for an end to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
19 Feb 2014
Pubs top up South Lakes economy by £50 million - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on the government and the county council to do more to help the pub and brewing trade after new figures showed the critical role they play in our local economy.
19 Feb 2014
News from Stockton-on-Tees Borough Public Transport Users’ Forum 15th February 2014
Eaglescliffe Station
18 Feb 2014
Cumbria's primary schools gain millions for sport - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed news that primary schools in Cumbria are to get over £2 million of sports funding this academic year. Furthermore, because the government has secured the funding until 2020 this will give our schools a potential £12 million windfall over the next few years.
18 Feb 2014
MP launches fairtrade fortnight
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is encouraging local residents to support Fairtrade Fortnight 2014. This year's event will run from 24 February until 9 March.
18 Feb 2014
The Effluent Hits the Affluent
The floods have hit Datchet and neighbouring Eton. In the words of Deborah Orr (Guardian 15'th Feb) the effluent has hit the affluent. The prime minister, who used to talk about hard choices, has announced that money is no object. When the wealthy scream for suckle at the teat of central funding, money gushes with no questions asked.
DC
18 Feb 2014