Budget tax hike will hit hard-up farmers - Farron
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has warned that almost 5000 hard-up farmers across Cumbria will be hit by the Chancellor's tax hike for the self-employed, announced in yesterday's budget.
9 Mar 2017
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Farron praises police as knife crime falls but warns about effects of budget cuts
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has praised Cumbria Police as figures released today show a fall in knife crime in the county, bucking the national trend. However, he has warned about the effect of further budget cuts to the county's police force and the impact this could have.
9 Mar 2017
Budget bombshell for 30,000 self-employed Cumbrians
Thirty thousand self-employed workers across Cumbria are bracing themselves for a tax hike averaging £240 per year following the Chancellor's Budget today. South Lakes MP Tim Farron has accused the government of targeting 'white van man' while cutting taxes for big corporations.
9 Mar 2017
Primary School Closure "Short-Sighted" - Farron
Local MP Tim Farron has expressed his disappointment at the "short-sighted" decision to close a local primary school, pointing out that many new homes are being built in the area which will lead to an increase in demand for places.
8 Mar 2017
Budget fails to address the big issues - Farron
The Chancellor's budget today has failed to address the big issues facing health and education while landing local people with a hefty tax increase, according to South Lakes MP Tim Farron.
8 Mar 2017
Farron judges Primary Pupil Political Challenge
Local MP Tim Farron joined primary school pupils from across Kendal on Friday to act as a judge for the Primary Political Challenge. The event was organised by 6th Form pupils at Queen Katherine School, and saw teams from 6 primary schools give presentations on pressing political questions.
8 Mar 2017