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Chess competition under threat after tax hike

A popular national chess competition is at risk of disappearing following a recent tax hike by the government. South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has urged the Chancellor to exempt it from VAT so that local students can continue to participate.

4 Oct 2016
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RPA incompetence set to cost taxpayer - Farron

The "utter incompetence" of the Government's Rural Payments Agency will leave taxpayers to foot the bill. South Lakes MP Tim Farron is demanding immediate action from the Environment Secretary Andrea Leadsom MP.

3 Oct 2016
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