New farm income statistics underline the volatility challenges across farming sectors, local MP Tim Farron has said today, echoing a call from the National Farmers Union. Tim believes the figures show that rural communities need more help and support from the government and he has called for a 'national farming, production and export strategy'.
As we are about to enter the month of November, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has encouraged local residents to donate food to Kendal's local Food Bank.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has helped launch a new awareness campaign to protect those most at risk of investment fraud. Finance regulator the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has this month launched a new campaign to warn people about investment fraud and how to spot a potential scam.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has unearthed figures which show that thousands of businesses in our area are benefiting from lower business rates and small business relief to the tune of over £5 million.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today backed a plan to bid for £1.7m funding to reinvigorate Morecambe Bay as a visitor destination from the Coastal Communities Fund.
South Lakes MP, Tim Farron, is urging people to join the campaign to dramatically increase the number of people trained in life-saving CPR and help create a Nation of Lifesavers.