Unemployment surge shows need for Government to go further in protecting jobs and businesses this winter - MP
Local MP Tim Farron has urged ministers to bring in a new round of £10,000 business grants to protect livelihoods this winter.
15 Dec 2020
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‘It would be a tragedy to lose loved ones with the end just in sight’ - MP urges people to remain vigilant over Christmas
On the floor of the House of Commons last night, South Lakes MP Tim Farron made the case for people to stay vigilant over the Christmas period, saying it would be a 'tragedy' if it led to loved ones dying of COVID-19 just before they were able to be vaccinated from the virus.
15 Dec 2020
MP calls for business rates to be abolished to help save the high street
On the floor of the House of Commons this week, South Lakes MP Tim Farron urged ministers to abolish business rates to save local businesses in the retail and hospitality sector this Christmas.
11 Dec 2020
MP makes fresh calls for British food and farming standards to be put into law
In Parliament this week, local MP Tim Farron called on ministers to enshrine Britain's high-quality food, environmental and animal welfare standards into law.
11 Dec 2020
MP delivers ‘free Christmas postage to care homes’ petition to Royal Mail
Local MP Tim Farron has sent Royal Mail a petition asking them to allow people to send cards and parcels to their loved ones in care homes for free for the rest of the year.
10 Dec 2020
Deal or no deal, businesses must have adjustment period to survive – MP tells minister
On the floor of the House of Commons this morning, South Lakes MP Tim Farron urged ministers to introduce an adjustment period to help businesses cope with major changes brought about by the trade negotiations with the European Union.
10 Dec 2020