Following the news that Supermarket chain Tesco has reported underlying annual pre-tax profits of £3.13bn-the highest on record for a UK retailer- Liberal Democrat Defra Spokesperson Tim Farron MP has called for the creation of an Independent Supermarket Regulator to ensure these profits are passed on to farmers.
Tim Farron MP has called on the Learning and Skills Commission (LSC) to clarify its position in regards to funding for sixth-form colleges in South Lakeland and Eden, after it was suggested that those providing A-level courses in the area would have their funding cut.
MP Tim Farron has launched a mammoth tour of local businesses to seek their views and offer help as the economic crisis takes hold.
Local MP Tim Farron met the South Lakes' youngest residents on Friday, 17 April when he hosted a 5-a-side football competitions at multi-use games areas across the district.
Local MP Tim Farron has written to nearly 20,000 women across the South Lakes, off the back of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, to raise awareness about the symptoms of the disease.
Local MP Tim Farron is calling on Chancellor of the Exchequer Alastair Darling to take action to protect the provision of affordable housing for local residents in the South Lakes. The current financial crisis is leading to banks restricting mortgage lending for properties with local occupancy agreements.