MP pays tribute to emergency services and transport staff after storms
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has praised the emergency services for their 'commitment and work' after storms battered the county yesterday.
6 Dec 2013
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Farron welcomes Autumn Statement as 'positive package' for Cumbria
South Lakes MP and President of the Liberal Democrats, Tim Farron, has said that Cumbria gained out of today's Autumn Statement. Tim highlighted a series of policies that will benefit local people and boost the local economy.
5 Dec 2013
Farron: Helping businesses employ young people in Cumbria could help 10,200
The drive to help young people get jobs in Cumbria will be boosted by plans to abolish employers' National Insurance Contributions (NICs) for under 21-years-olds, South Lakes MP and President of the Liberal Democrats Tim Farron said today (Thursday, December 5).
5 Dec 2013
MP welcomes the raising of the foster care limit to 21
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has expressed his delight at proposals to allow foster children in England to live with their carers up to the age of 21. The Government has promised to invest £40million into the plan over the next three years.
4 Dec 2013
MP applauds students' community commitment
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has applauded two QES students for their positive involvement with the Kirkby Lonsdale Town Council.
4 Dec 2013
Farron: 'New tax transparency rules will make a massive difference'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that the Government have announced that a register containing details of who owns and controls UK companies will be made publicly available.
4 Dec 2013
