MP votes for windfall tax on oil and gas companies
In Parliament last night, South Lakes MP Tim Farron voted to bring in a windfall tax on energy companies to help fund support for people struggling with rising bills.
18 May 2022
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Housing minister offers to host roundtable event in the Lake District on second homes crisis
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, South Lakes MP Tim Farron urged the Government to change planning law to give local councils the power to limit the number of second homes in Cumbria.
17 May 2022
MP SAYS GOVERNMENT HAVE LEFT RURAL COMMUNITIES OUT IN THE COLD FOLLOWING QUEEN’S SPEECH
On the floor of the House of Commons yesterday, South Lakes MP Tim Farron criticised the government for making no mention of rural communities or farmers and the issues they have been facing.
12 May 2022
MP DENOUNCES INSUFFICIENT SECOND HOME REFORM PLANS IN QUEEN’S SPEECH
On the floor of the House of Commons yesterday, South Lakes MP Tim Farron denounced the so-called reforms to improve housing issues caused as a result of second home ownership laid out in the Queen's speech.
12 May 2022
Lib Dems increase majority on Kendal Town Council
Liberal Democrats have increased their number of councillors on Kendal Town Council last week from 25 to 26.
10 May 2022
Lib Dems elect group leader for new Westmorland and Furness Council
Jonathan Brook has been elected leader of the Liberal Democrat group of the new Westmorland and Furness Council.
8 May 2022