Tim Farron will today announce Liberal Democrat plans to triple the early years pupil premium, meaning almost £900K per year would be spent to give children in Cumbria a brighter future.
Liberal Democrat plans announced today for a £2billion flood prevention fund would put an end to the wait for Kendal's flood defence scheme. Tim Farron has long campaigned for a flood defence scheme in Kendal, but the Conservatives have repeatedly delayed it.
Tim Farron has announced that the Lib Dems would give Cumbria Police an extra £2.3million per year. This is in stark contrast to the Conservatives who have overseen devastating cuts to community policing - last year Cumbria Police was forced to cut 69 police officers and staff.
Tim Farron will announce plans today to would give a "start-up allowance' to help budding entrepreneurs with living costs in the first six months of setting up their business.
Tim Farron has spoken about the crisis facing the NHS in Cumbria during a well-received speech to the Royal College of Nursing in Liverpool today. Tim also announced a plan to reinstate student bursaries for nurses.
Tim Farron has announced a package of measures aimed at tackling recruitment and retention challenges across the Armed Forces.
