South Lakes MP Tim Farron says the Government must provide further financial support for the tourism sector after devastating new figures reveal that nine in ten businesses are set to make large scale redundancies as a result of the Covid-19 crisis.
On the floor of the House of Commons last night, local MP Tim Farron told ministers that a new tax break for second homeowners is 'an insult' for communities in the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales.
On the floor of the House of Commons this week, South Lakes MP Tim Farron made the case for the Government to centrally fund support for pupils with Special Educational Needs so they don't get left behind during this crisis and in the future.
This week, local MP Tim Farron joined forces with over 200 MPs from nine different parties in forming an All-Party Parliamentary Group to be a voice for the millions of people who have been excluded from the Government's coronavirus support schemes.
On the floor of the House of Commons this week, South Lakes MP and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Radiotherapy Tim Farron urged ministers to expand cancer radiotherapy services to save lives during the COVID-19 crisis.
Reacting to the Chancellor's announcements on hospitality and tourism, South Lakes MP Tim Farron said: "These proposals, particularly the big cut in VAT, are really welcome, and show that the Chancellor has been listening to our case for further support for one of the hardest hit sectors.