Commenting on this afternoon's announcement from the Chancellor that the Government will finally bring in a windfall tax on the profits of oil and gas companies, local MP Tim Farron said: "Thank goodness that families will finally get support with their energy bills through a windfall tax - seven months after the Liberal Democrats first called for it.
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, local MP Tim Farron secured a meeting with a Minister from the Treasury over plans to double the capacity on the Lakes Line from Oxenholme to Windermere.
In Parliament last night, South Lakes MP Tim Farron voted to bring in a windfall tax on energy companies to help fund support for people struggling with rising bills.
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, South Lakes MP Tim Farron urged the Government to change planning law to give local councils the power to limit the number of second homes in Cumbria.
On the floor of the House of Commons yesterday, South Lakes MP Tim Farron criticised the government for making no mention of rural communities or farmers and the issues they have been facing.
On the floor of the House of Commons yesterday, South Lakes MP Tim Farron denounced the so-called reforms to improve housing issues caused as a result of second home ownership laid out in the Queen's speech.