MP wins fight over graduate interest on old student loans
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that Vince Cable has agreed not to hit existing graduates with student loan interest.
18 Jun 2013
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Farron lobbies for cables under Morecambe Bay ahead of consultation
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has stepped up his calls for National Grid to link Moorside power station to Heysham via a tunnel under Morecambe Bay, rather than follow a route over land which cuts through the South Lakes.
18 Jun 2013
Farron calls for more support for Credit Unions
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.
17 Jun 2013
MP backs Gazette's Independents' Day campaign
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.
17 Jun 2013
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
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