MP backs Parliamentary Bill to abolish business rates
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has put his name to a new Parliamentary Bill to abolish business rates to save jobs and businesses on the high street.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has put his name to a new Parliamentary Bill to abolish business rates to save jobs and businesses on the high street.
This afternoon, South Lakes MP Tim told the Government not to go ahead with plans to reorganise local councils in Cumbria in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.
On the floor of the House of Commons last night, South Lakes MP Tim Farron implored government ministers to save hospitality and tourism businesses from going to the wall over the coming months.
Last night in Parliament, local MP Tim Farron praised the 'immense service' of people working in schools, and made the case for them to be added on to the priority list for vaccinations.
This afternoon, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has written to the Prime Minister, asking him to provide immediate clarity on how far people are allowed to travel for exercise.
During a parliamentary debate this week, South Lakes MP Tim Farron made the case for the Government to introduce a specialist funding package for struggling outdoor education centres.
Commenting on the breaking news that the UK's medicines regulators have approved the Moderna vaccine, local MP Tim Farron said: "This is absolutely fantastic and heart-warming news.
In Parliament last night, South Lakes MP Tim Farron urged ministers to include teaching staff in the priority lists for the COVID-19 vaccines.
Commenting on the Government's decision to turn down his request to call in the planning application for a new coal mine in Cumbria, local MP Tim Farron said: "This decision is a complete disaster…
This morning, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has written to the Health Secretary calling for the Government to use high-street pharmacies to administer the COVID-19 vaccine.