Responding to the news that more than one million people have fallen through cracks in government schemes designed to support them during the coronavirus crisis, local MP Tim Farron said: "The Chancellor made a clear pledge to do whatever it takes to make sure no one gets left behind, and so today's news makes it painfully clear that has not been the case.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has written to DEFRA Secretary George Eustice calling for a Food Standards Commission to be set up to prevent Cumbrian farmers from being undercut in future trade deals.
Responding to today's open letter to all MPs from England and Manchester United footballer Marcus Rashford, South Lakes MP Tim Farron said: "I am 100% behind Marcus Rashford who has led by example with his kindness and generosity.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has organised a cross-party letter to the Chancellor and the Business Secretary calling for a long-term financial package to take the hospitality and tourism industry into next Spring.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has signed a cross-party letter to the Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson, calling for Free School Meals to be extended over the summer.
On National Carers Week, local MP Tim Farron is calling for all carers to be given access to 24/7 mental health support.
