Farron: VAT cut would help tourism sector
During a Westminster Hall debate this morning, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called for a VAT cut to help the tourism sector.
11 Feb 2014
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Two months to go until businesses can claim £2,000 cashback on jobs
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has pointed out to local businesses that it is now less than two months until the introduction of the Employment Allowance, which could offer £2,000 off their employer National Insurance Contributions bill.
10 Feb 2014
MP helps secure £2 million for Cumbrian flood relief schemes
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that Cumbria has been awarded more than £2m for flood prevention projects around the county.
7 Feb 2014
MP backs campaign to fix Parkside Road bridge
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has backed a campaign by local resident and former Kendal Town Councillor Chris Hogg calling for action to fix the flooding at Parkside Road bridge.
7 Feb 2014
MP calls on Environment Agency to look again at dredging
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has backed a call by the Prime Minister for the Environment Agency to look again at dredging rivers, following the recent floods in Somerset.
6 Feb 2014
Farron calls for Furness Line electrification and more broadband spending from govt
At today's Cumbria Manufacturing day South Lakes MP Tim Farron praised local businesses like Gilkes, Croppers and GSK for 'leading the economic recovery' in our area and called on the government to help these businesses by spending more on local infrastructure.
5 Feb 2014