Commenting on the news today that the Government have changed the criteria so that small businesses who are eligible for the Self Employed Income Support Scheme can now quality for business support grants, South Lakes MP Tim Farron said: "This is a big win for our campaign to get support to many businesses who have been falling through the cracks.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has written to DEFRA Secretary George Eustice, making the case for the Government to directly fund Newton Rigg college.
Commenting on the Government's decision to scrap NHS fees for migrant health and social care workers, local MP Tim Farron said: "This is extremely welcome news.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has joined calls for the Government to scrap plans to increase the NHS surcharge paid by migrant care workers.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has written an open letter to the Business Secretary Alok Sharma, urging him to give local councils greater freedom to distribute grants to small businesses that are currently missing out on financial support.
In the House of Commons yesterday, South Lakes MP Tim Farron encouraged the Government to support schools that won't be opening in two weeks' time over safety concerns for both children and staff.
