Reacting to today's announcement from the Government that people from outside of the UK will only be able to work in the Lake District hospitality industry if they earn at least £25,600 a year, local MP Tim Farron said:
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Commenting on the news that the Government are set to announce a £25,600 salary floor for migrants wanting to work in the UK hospitality industry, local MP Tim Farron said: "Speaking to hospitality leaders in the Lakes, they are in absolutely no doubt the Government's new restrictions will devastate businesses up and down the Lake District.
