A lack of funds means that many flooded businesses are missing out on the flood recovery grant. South Lakes MP Tim Farron today challenged a visiting government minister to put more money in the pot, to support those which have missed out.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has described the Transport Secretary's announcement today that the A591 will reopen in mid-May as "not good enough for South Lakeland", pointing out that the continued closure of the road is costing local businesses half a million pounds per day.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has accused the government of a "callous lack of urgency" as it emerges that the government has still not completed its application to the EU Solidarity Fund to help areas affected by last December's devastating floods.
Local MP Tim Farron has called for an inquiry into hospital procedures, following further revelations that vulnerable people are being discharged from hospital without appropriate care and travel arrangements being put in place.
The Rural Payments Agency is "shambolic" and "not fit for purpose", according to South Lakeland MP Tim Farron. His criticism comes following months of delays and problems with farm payments, as local farmers face mounting financial pressure.
Former Liberal Democrat leader Sir Menzies Campbell has been visiting the Lake District, and has taken time out of his holiday to meet Lib Dem Police and Crime Commissioner Candidate Loraine Birchall and back her campaign.
