Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has accused the government of neglecting the arts outside London, as the latest figures show that residents in the North West only receive around 1/3 of the funding per head that Londoners enjoy.
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron used his speech in response to the budget today to criticise the way the government has dealt with the aftermath of the floods.
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has labelled George Osborne's latest budget a "scam", accusing the chancellor of chasing cheap headlines whilst failing to provide detail or substance.
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has welcomed the commitment from the Rural Payments Agency to deliver over 90% of farm payments during December this year, contrasting this aim with its performance this year as thousands of farmers are still unpaid.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron used his leader's speech at the Lib Dem conference to call for action to support small businesses, ahead of the budget on Wednesday. Tim also announced that Vince Cable will chair an expert panel for the party, looking at reform of the tax system for businesses.
