Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed today's news that key workers will now be able to be tested for COVID-19 at Kendal's Westmorland General Hospital, thanks to the Morecambe Bay hospitals trust.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed last night's announcement from the Health Secretary that bereaved families of NHS and social care staff will receive £60,000 compensation.
Commenting on this morning's speech from the Prime Minister, South Lakes MP Tim Farron said: "The Prime Minister is absolutely right to say that the lockdown must continue.
Local MP Tim Farron is encouraging people in the South Lakes to not be put off from going to hospital if they think they are ill with something that isn't coronavirus.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has written to the Chancellor and the Education Secretary, urging them to reverse their decision not to give nurseries full access to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has written to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak, urging him to close a tax loophole which is allowing second home owners to claim millions of pounds from the fund meant for struggling small businesses.
