The latest figures show that EU Regional Development Funding has created almost 30,000 jobs in the North West, further underlining the EU's benefit to our economy, according to South Lakes MP Tim Farron.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has hailed as "fantastic news" the government's confirmation that Kendal will receive up to £24million of funding for flood defences. Tim has long been campaigned for this money.
The latest figures reveal that the attainment gap between rich and poor students in Cumbria is significantly worse than the national average. South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has called for the government to take serious action to tackle underachievement by students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron met with members of the North West Youth Forum on Saturday, to discuss his role as an elected representative and the young people's concerns about the area.
Local MP Tim Farron has urged businesses in South Lakeland to take on apprentices, as the latest figures show that two new apprenticeships are needed each day for there to be as many this year as last.
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.