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LOCAL MP CALLS FOR LESS ‘GOLDEN GOOBYES’ AND MORE ‘GOLDEN HELLOS’ FOR UK FARMERS

Local MP Tim Farron has called for more respect and support to be given to UK farmers in the House of Commons debate on recruitment in agriculture last week. He discussed the government's slashing of support to both experienced farmers and young people trying to join the industry: "If we enjoy the benefits of eating food, if we enjoy the environment, if we think tackling climate change is important, and if we think water management and flood prevention or tourism and hospitality are important, then we should be very grateful to our farmers and those who work in agriculture.

8 Jun 2022

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LOCAL MP CALLS FOR GOVERNMENT TO ACT OVER THE COST OF LIVING

On the floor of the House of Commons last week, South Lakes MP Tim Farron demanded the government take real action to tackle the cost-of-living crisis across all sectors, discussing the knock-on effect of the crisis on housing, care staff, and fuel.

8 Jun 2022

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‘Better late than never’ – MP welcomes windfall tax announcement

Commenting on this afternoon's announcement from the Chancellor that the Government will finally bring in a windfall tax on the profits of oil and gas companies, local MP Tim Farron said: "Thank goodness that families will finally get support with their energy bills through a windfall tax - seven months after the Liberal Democrats first called for it.

26 May 2022

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MP secures meeting with Treasury minister over Lakes Line passing loop plans

On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, local MP Tim Farron secured a meeting with a Minister from the Treasury over plans to double the capacity on the Lakes Line from Oxenholme to Windermere.

19 May 2022

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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

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LOCAL MP CALLS FOR LESS ‘GOLDEN GOOBYES’ AND MORE ‘GOLDEN HELLOS’ FOR UK FARMERS

LOCAL MP CALLS FOR GOVERNMENT TO ACT OVER THE COST OF LIVING

‘Better late than never’ – MP welcomes windfall tax announcement

MP secures meeting with Treasury minister over Lakes Line passing loop plans

MP votes for windfall tax on oil and gas companies

Housing minister offers to host roundtable event in the Lake District on second homes crisis

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