MP to host virtual Q&A on Friday night
Local MP Tim Farron will hosting another virtual Q&A session with constituents this Friday evening from 7pm.
1 Jul 2020
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Destination Management Organisations call for government package of support to help the tourism industry survive the winter
Destination Management Organisations from across the country have joined together to back a campaign encouraging government to ensure the tourism sector is supported through Winter 2020.
1 Jul 2020
No further support for hospitality and tourism will be death warrant for the entire industry, MP tells Parliament
Last night on the floor of the House of Commons, South Lakes MP Tim Farron warned the Government that failure to extend support for the hospitality and tourism sector through the winter will see thousands of jobs and businesses collapse.
30 Jun 2020
MPs to debate Farron’s call for support to the hospitality and tourism industry
MPs will tonight debate a Liberal Democrat amendment to the Business and Planning Bill calling for more support to help the tourism and hospitality sector "bounce back" in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
29 Jun 2020
New Trade and Agriculture Commission must be given teeth to protect British farmers in future trade deals - MP
Commenting on the news that the Government will establish a new Trade and Agriculture Commission, South Lakes MP Tim Farron said: "On the face of it this is a very welcome concession from the Government and is thanks to the brilliant campaign run by the NFU that we've been proud to support.
29 Jun 2020
MP backs cross-party campaign to give social care workers a pay rise after the coronavirus pandemic
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has joined cross-party calls for the Government to increase the pay of social care workers to at least the living wage, in recognition of their immense effort during the coronavirus public health emergency.
29 Jun 2020