South Lakes MP has secured an assurance from DEFRA Secretary George Eustice that the Government are working on a financial support package for dairy farmers that have been severely affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
During a debate in Parliament last night on the coronavirus pandemic, South Lakes MP Tim Farron urged ministers to agree to a 12-month financial settlement to support the UK's hospitality and tourism industry.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has joined MPs from across the House of Commons in urging the Government to reverse their decision not to give nurseries full access to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
Commenting on todays' announcement from the Government of an additional £617 million to help businesses who are currently missing out, including small bed and breakfasts, local MP Tim Farron said: "This sounds like a really big step forward in our campaign.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has challenged the management of GSK not to go ahead with plans to lay off staff during the coronavirus crisis.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has tabled a motion in Parliament calling for the Government to provide financial support for Cumbria's tourism and hospitality sector until next Spring.