Farron: 'On 1 April thousands of people will see a tax cut'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has reminded people that on 1 April, over 200,000 people in Cumbria will be receiving a tax cut thanks to the Liberal Democrats.
4 Mar 2014
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Apprenticeships boost South Lakes economy by nearly £1.5 million - Farron
As part of National Apprentice Week, new research highlighted by South Lakes MP Tim Farron has spelt out the local benefits of apprentices. In Westmorland & Lonsdale apprenticeships are believed to be worth nearly £1.5 million to our economy.
4 Mar 2014
MP praises farming contribution to the economy
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has said that the agriculture sector 'is an economic success story and has bucked the trend in recent years'.
3 Mar 2014
Farron: 'Let's make National Apprenticeship Week a success'
At the start of National Apprenticeship Week, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has pointed to figures that show that half of businesses are looking to take on an apprentice as "good news". Tim also urged local employers to keep investing in young people by hiring them as apprentices.
3 Mar 2014
MP asks for urgent action over Longpool bridge
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has attended a meeting on Friday afternoon to call for action over the roadworks at Longpool. The meeting was organised by the Federation of Small Business (FSB) and was attended by Network Rail and Cumbria County Council.
2 Mar 2014
MP congratulates newly elected BID board
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has this afternoon congratulated the newly elected board members of Kendal's Business Improvement District.
27 Feb 2014