Politics

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin (left) and FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

MP says Infantino’s position ‘untenable’ after Uefa boycott Fifa over 'sell-off'

Police Fire and Crime Commissioner and Labour's Cumbria mayoral candidate, David Allen.

Police Fire and Crime Commissioner and Labour's Cumbria mayoral candidate, David Allen.

Cumbria Combined Authority

Labour mayoral candidate hits back at Tory rival over Cumbria devolution row

Tim Farron at High Borrans Outdoor Education Centre on a past visit

Tim Farron at High Borrans Outdoor Education Centre on a past visit

Tim Farron urges government to intervene over Lake District outdoor centre closure

Tim Farron spoke in a debate in the House of Commons about summer jobs

Tim Farron spoke in a debate in the House of Commons about summer jobs

Tim Farron says transport and housing shuts Cumbrian youth out of work

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage makes a statement to the media at the party headquarters in Millbank, central London

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage makes a statement to the media at the party headquarters in Millbank, central London

National government

Tim Farron slams Nigel Farage over 'self-indulgent' Clacton by-election move

Tim Farron at High Borrans Outdoor Education Centre on a past visit

Tim Farron at High Borrans Outdoor Education Centre on a past visit

MP calls for review into Lake District outdoor education centre closure

Prime Minster Sir Keir Starmer meeting with campaigners to discuss historical forced adoption in 10 Downing Street, London, before making an apology in the House of Commons for historical enforced adoptions

Prime Minster Sir Keir Starmer meeting with campaigners to discuss historical forced adoption in 10 Downing Street, London, before making an apology in the House of Commons for historical enforced adoptions

British state sorry over adoption scandal that had impact on Kendal

Ginni Cooper, partner at Kendal-based MHA

Ginni Cooper, partner at Kendal-based MHA

Stability can be catalyst for manufacturers, says MHA partner

Tim Farron MP has commented on how ever-changing leadership at Number 10 has harmed the UK following Keir Starmer's resignation

Tim Farron MP has commented on how ever-changing leadership at Number 10 has harmed the UK following Keir Starmer's resignation

Tim Farron speaks of 'a decade of chaos' in wake of Keir Starmer's resignation

Tim Farron MP was a key player in helping Coniston maintain its GP services

Tim Farron MP was a key player in helping Coniston maintain its GP services

New GP service provider in Coniston 'a good fit', says Tim Farron

Tim Farron on a housing development site

Tim Farron on a housing development site

Cumbria MP calls for stronger powers to stop developers 'dodging' affordable housing

MP Tim Farron has said he is challenging the government over the cuts he blames for the council's potential effective bankruptcy

MP Tim Farron has said he is challenging the government over the cuts he blames for the council's potential effective bankruptcy

MP says he'll fight government over cuts blamed for council's potential insolvency

New Mayor, Councillor Helen Ladhams, and new Deputy Mayor, Councillor Leone Edwards, at Mayor Making

New Mayor, Councillor Helen Ladhams, and new Deputy Mayor, Councillor Leone Edwards, at Mayor Making

Local government

New Mayor of Kendal selected in special town hall ceremony

Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale

Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale

'Depressing lack of investment' - Cumbria MP campaigns for railway stations to reopen

Union flag and EU flag outside the Houses of Parliament, London

Union flag and EU flag outside the Houses of Parliament, London

South Cumbria's MPs are asked if the UK should rejoin the EU as debate erupts again

The Mayor of Kendal, Richard Sutton, visiting the new Waterside Kendal flood defences

The Mayor of Kendal, Richard Sutton, visiting the new Waterside Kendal flood defences

'I am very proud' - Outgoing Mayor of Kendal reflects on his year in office

A Tourist Tax - or visitor levy - could be introduced in the Lake District

A Tourist Tax - or visitor levy - could be introduced in the Lake District

Cultural attractions

Will there be a Tourist Tax in the Lake District? Everything you need to know

Lizzi Collinge MP

Lizzi Collinge MP

National government

MP calls for PM to resign, saying he has 'lost the confidence of the country'

The Windermere pollution crisis explained

The Windermere pollution crisis explained

What is happening to Windermere? The pollution crisis explained

Pro-Palestine protesters held banners and attempted to blockade the factory

Pro-Palestine protesters held banners and attempted to blockade the factory

Pro-Palestine activists blockade south Cumbrian factory over alleged Gaza links

Cumbria will elect a mayor for the first time on May 6, 2027 to head up the newly formed Cumbria Mayoral Combined Authority

Cumbria will elect a mayor for the first time on May 6, 2027 to head up the newly formed Cumbria Mayoral Combined Authority

Lake District charity urges future Cumbrian mayor to bring in 'tourist tax'

Tim Farron MP in Westminster

Tim Farron MP in Westminster

Cumbrian MP presents bill that would put water companies in the hands of customers

Mr Farron has been Westmorland and Lonsdale's MP for over 20 years

Mr Farron has been Westmorland and Lonsdale's MP for over 20 years

Exclusive: Tim Farron talks Lib Dem council budget, Cumbria mayoral race, and Starmer

MP Tim Farron alongside Kirkby Stephen Mountain Rescue Team at Brough Show

MP Tim Farron alongside Kirkby Stephen Mountain Rescue Team at Brough Show

MP takes '£20k' mountain rescue cost campaign to Westminster

MP Tim Farron speaking with a farmer

MP Tim Farron speaking with a farmer

Iran war sends farm costs soaring, risking 'hardship for millions' warns MP

From left to right: Tim Farron MP, Dr Andy Knox, Rob Gee, the Chair of Coniston Patient Group, and Tracy Coward, Chair of Coniston Parish Council

From left to right: Tim Farron MP, Dr Andy Knox, Rob Gee, the Chair of Coniston Patient Group, and Tracy Coward, Chair of Coniston Parish Council

Lake District GP surgery saved from closure after new provider found

‘That is wrong, isn’t it?’ - MP blasts council tax 'loophole' for second-home owners

Tim Farron with Kirkby Stephen Mountain Recue Team at Brough Agricultural Show

Tim Farron with Kirkby Stephen Mountain Recue Team at Brough Agricultural Show

Proposed legislation could leave mountain rescue teams with £20,000 bill

Why we must call time on legal bullies and their SLAPPs

Policemen on the streets patrolling

Policemen on the streets patrolling

South Cumbrian MP asks Home Secretary about potential Cumbria and Lancs police merger

Tim Farron MP has been commenting on the King's upcoming US state visit

Tim Farron MP has been commenting on the King's upcoming US state visit

National government

'If I was PM I'd tell The King not to visit Trump' says south Cumbrian MP

Tim Farron MP (L) and Jessika Foulds (R) outside Maed & Co

Tim Farron MP (L) and Jessika Foulds (R) outside Maed & Co

South Cumbrian MP praises new high street independent business in Kendal after visit

Helen Russell, lead HR consultant and solicitor at Kendal law firm, Harrison Drury

Helen Russell, lead HR consultant and solicitor at Kendal law firm, Harrison Drury

Major employment law overhaul sparks warning from Kendal expert

Rory Stewart was the MP for Penrith and the Border between 2010 and 2019

Rory Stewart was the MP for Penrith and the Border between 2010 and 2019

Local government

Rory Stewart rules out Cumbria mayor run in new interview

Lizzi Collinge MP (RIGHT) and Lucy Powell MP, now deputy Labour leader (LEFT) in Kirkby Lonsdale in 2025

Lizzi Collinge MP (RIGHT) and Lucy Powell MP, now deputy Labour leader (LEFT) in Kirkby Lonsdale in 2025

Town faces loss of its only cash machine due to NatWest bank closure

MP Tim Farron agreed with his party leader that the UK could no longer view the US as a dependable ally

MP Tim Farron agreed with his party leader that the UK could no longer view the US as a dependable ally

Tim Farron agrees with Liberal Democrat leader that the US is an unreliable ally

Tim Farron MP was in Westminster this week raising the issue

Tim Farron MP was in Westminster this week raising the issue

Cumbrian MP calls for ministerial intervention to save Lake District GP surgery

MP Tim Farron tabled an motion in the House of Commons

MP Tim Farron tabled an motion in the House of Commons

Cumbrian MP calls for government intervention as heating oil prices rise

David Morris with former PM Boris Johnson

David Morris with former PM Boris Johnson

Former MP meets the Mayor of Kyiv on visit to Ukraine

The area's MPs have had their say on their pay rises

The area's MPs have had their say on their pay rises

South Cumbria's MPs react to pay rise that will see them receive £98,599 a year

Graham Lamont, chief executive at Lamont Pridmore

Graham Lamont, chief executive at Lamont Pridmore

Spring Statement offers little comfort for businesses, says Cumbrian accountancy firm

Tim Farron has backed a ban for children on social media sites to protect their mental health

Tim Farron has backed a ban for children on social media sites to protect their mental health

Tim Farron supports restricting social media access for children

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested last week on suspicion of misconduct in public office, but later released under investigation

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested last week on suspicion of misconduct in public office, but later released under investigation

National government

Cumbrian MP reacts as Lib Dems force release of Andrew trade envoy appointment files

The Lune Gorge Project will see junction 38 of the M6 seriously impacted

The Lune Gorge Project will see junction 38 of the M6 seriously impacted

M6's J37 accident record means fight against J38 partial closure must continue - MP

MP Tim Farron has challenged the Labour Government over the issue impacting councillors from his party

MP Tim Farron has challenged the Labour Government over the issue impacting councillors from his party

Local government

Petition launched to fight Labour funding cuts blamed for council tax rise

Tim Farron MP's motion was tabled on February 12

Tim Farron MP's motion was tabled on February 12

MP tables motion in parliament praising cherished farmers' market after award win

The area's MPs have had their say on the unemployment figures

The area's MPs have had their say on the unemployment figures

South Cumbrian MPs react as national unemployment hits near five-year high

Tim Farron MP has commented on the situation

Tim Farron MP has commented on the situation

'Unacceptable' that local cabbies are having livelihoods risked by Uber, MP says

(L) Imam Muhammad Ashafa with Pastor James Wuye at the United States Institute of Peace, in Washington DC, 2018

(L) Imam Muhammad Ashafa with Pastor James Wuye at the United States Institute of Peace, in Washington DC, 2018

Faith Viewpoint: Rising above past divisions to reach for unity

NatWest announced their latest round of branch closures last week

NatWest announced their latest round of branch closures last week

Banks should provide support to communities left without branches, says MP

Sir Keir Starmer (R), the Prime Minister, is under pressure over his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson (L) as US ambassador

Sir Keir Starmer (R), the Prime Minister, is under pressure over his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson (L) as US ambassador

National government

The Prime Minister must stand down over Mandelson scandal - Tim Farron

Tim Farron was joined by Tebay business leaders and residents at Downing Street today to pass on a petition to change plans to partially close junction 38 for four years

Tim Farron was joined by Tebay business leaders and residents at Downing Street today to pass on a petition to change plans to partially close junction 38 for four years

Petition signed by thousands over Junction 38 closures handed to Downing Street

An artist's impression of the Windermere Gateway Project

An artist's impression of the Windermere Gateway Project

Local government

Major Lake District project halted

Mr Farron wants more to be done about the sewage overflow crisis

Mr Farron wants more to be done about the sewage overflow crisis

Cumbrian MP calls for government action on sewage overflows amid data so far for 2026