Commenting on this afternoon's announcement from the Chancellor of further support for businesses forced to close under local lockdowns, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron said: "Of course it's welcome to see more help for those businesses who are being asked to close due to a second wave of virus infections.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is calling on MPs from all parties to vote to protect British farmers from being undermined in trade negotiations.
This week, South Lakes MP Tim Farron and members of the Catch Up With Cancer campaign met Health Secretary Matt Hancock to urge him to restore and boost cancer services to prevent thousands of lives being lost.
On the floor of the House of Commons last night, South Lakes MP Tim Farron warned ministers that proposed new COVID restrictions on jobs and businesses must come with financial support to help people to comply.
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, local MP Tim Farron warned ministers that plans to merge the Royal Lancaster Infirmary and Royal Preston Hospital onto a single site would leave residents in the South Lakes with "dangerous journeys for emergency care".
Local MP Tim Farron has warned ministers that moves to reform the planning system will lead to developers being able to escape from building affordable homes in the South Lakes.
