Tim Farron and the Liberal Democrats are delivering the largest overhaul of the pensions system in almost a century, giving people the freedom to take control of their own pension. Tim also heralded the fact that because of our 'Triple Lock Guarantee' the state pension is £950 higher than 2010.
Today, the personal tax allowance was increased to £10,600 meaning that during this Parliament Tim Farron and the Liberal Democrats will have delivered a tax cut worth £825 for thousands of workers in Cumbria.
Tim Farron has welcomed the news that over £12 million of extra winter NHS funding has paid for 77 staff and 39 beds.
Tim Farron has urged local residents to 'stand up' for Helme Chase and join the campaign to bring back a 24 hour maternity service to Westmorland General Hospital.
Tim Farron has today pledged to support local pubs and breweries by signing up to the three key pledges proposed by the CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale).
Funding announced by the Liberal Democrat run district council will keep village halls at the heart of our communities. Parliamentary candidate Tim Farron and council leader Peter Thornton have welcomed the £80,000 of grants for community centres and village halls across the South Lakes.