Cumbrian farmers could face devastating tariffs if the UK leaves the single market, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has warned. A report released today shows that tariffs could be as high as 40% on lamb, 47% on milk and 59% on beef.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that the government has at long last finalised its application for EU flood relief funding. However, he has pointed out that if the government had not delayed its submission, Cumbria and other affected areas would already have received funds.
Pupils at a Kendal primary school were given lessons on internet safety by internet giant Google this morning. Local MP Tim Farron attended the event, saying that he hopes it starts a "hugely important discussion about internet safety between pupils, parents and teachers".
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron met in parliament this week with representatives from Kendal Disability Youth Group who received a prestigious national award.
The Liberal Democrats last night secured impressive victories in the County Council and District Council by-elections in Windermere. Tim Farron described it as a "ringing endorsement of the Lib Dem's record of local action", from campaigning for the hospital through to rolling out plastic and cardboard kerbside recycling.
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron officially opened the Grasmere book fair on Saturday.
