MP calls for action plan, as census shows only 1 in 100 people now in farming
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has said official statistics show the need for an action plan to help young people in the agricultural industry.
13 Jun 2013
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MP comments on Heinz factory job losses
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:
12 Jun 2013
MP welcomes further unemployment drop
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed news this morning that unemployment has fallen again in South Lakeland.
12 Jun 2013
MP welcomes 'Big gig' event to Windermere
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.
12 Jun 2013
"More must be done to help young people live in the villages they grew up in" says Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called for 'real and urgent action' to deal with the housing crisis we face, after statistics showed that many people cannot afford to buy a home in the villages they grew up in.
12 Jun 2013
Farron urges 'Fair Deal for your local'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has joined a nationwide campaign to protect traditional local pubs and publicans from unfair trading conditions imposed by large pub companies, and is calling on local people to sign up on behalf of their own regular watering hole.
11 Jun 2013