MP urges people not to travel to the Lake District this bank holiday weekend
Ahead of the bank holiday weekend, local MP Tim Farron is calling for people not to travel to the Lake District to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
7 May 2020
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MP secures assurance from Minister of financial package for dairy farmers
South Lakes MP has secured an assurance from DEFRA Secretary George Eustice that the Government are working on a financial support package for dairy farmers that have been severely affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
7 May 2020
MP urges Government to commit to 12-month support package for hospitality and tourism in Parliament
During a debate in Parliament last night on the coronavirus pandemic, South Lakes MP Tim Farron urged ministers to agree to a 12-month financial settlement to support the UK's hospitality and tourism industry.
7 May 2020
MP joins cross-party campaign to give nurseries financial support during coronavirus crisis
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has joined MPs from across the House of Commons in urging the Government to reverse their decision not to give nurseries full access to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
4 May 2020
South Lakes MP welcomes funding support for small B&Bs
Commenting on todays' announcement from the Government of an additional £617 million to help businesses who are currently missing out, including small bed and breakfasts, local MP Tim Farron said: "This sounds like a really big step forward in our campaign.
4 May 2020
MP welcomes GSK decision to keep on staff during coronavirus crisis
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has challenged the management of GSK not to go ahead with plans to lay off staff during the coronavirus crisis.
4 May 2020