Cumbrian MPs back tourism campaign as petition hits over 1,500 signatures in 24 hours
Cumbria Tourism received a boost today after Barrow MP Simon Fell and Penrith and the Border MP Neil Hudson threw their weight behind the campaign.
Cumbria Tourism received a boost today after Barrow MP Simon Fell and Penrith and the Border MP Neil Hudson threw their weight behind the campaign.
Local MP Tim is calling on the Prime Minister to take forward proposals to improve air quality and to reduce the risk of coronavirus in the South Lakes.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron and Cumbria Tourism are calling on local residents to help send a clear message to the Government to give more support to hospitality and tourism businesses through the COVID-19 crisis.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has been campaigning for cancer patients not to be forgotten about during the coronavirus crisis after new figures revealed that the number of patients starting treatment has fallen by 20% compared to last year.
On the floor of the House of Commons last night, local MP Tim Farron pushed ministers to publish the guidance for how hospitality businesses in the Lake District and across the country will reopen next month.
Responding to the news that the Government will now extend the Free School Meal voucher system over the summer, South Lakes MP Tim Farron said: "This is a victory for decency, compassion and common sense.