Tim's call comes after a report was released this morning by think-tank Civitas. Civitas have suggested that credit unions should be allowed to take bigger deposits if they are to become a viable alternative to high-cost lenders. Credit unions are financial co-operatives that operate in local areas, offering small loans to members.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has backed the Westmorland Gazette's Independents' Day campaign to support local traders in our area. Tim has asked local residents to buy something from a local shop and support our high street on Saturday 6th July.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has said official statistics show the need for an action plan to help young people in the agricultural industry.
Heinz has announced plans to axe 45 jobs from its Kendal factory by transferring production of some of its infant milk products to New Zealand. Commenting on the news South Lakes MP Tim Farron said:
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed news this morning that unemployment has fallen again in South Lakeland.
A series of 330 free concerts this summer across England, bringing people from all backgrounds together to listen to the best local musicians, have been announced. South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that two of them are being held in Cumbria.
