Tim Farron MP and Cumbria Tourism have joined forces against the proposed rise in VAT. The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, lowered the rate to 12.5% to combat the effects of the pandemic but plans to return the rate to 20% in early April. Cumbria Tourism have discovered in a recent survey of their circa 2500 member businesses that the proposed VAT rise was the fourth biggest concern for members.
The Liberal Democrats have warned that the scrapping of Covid lateral flow tests will slap South Lakeland with a £3,463,547 "tax on caring," with as many as 6,483 residents facing costs of over £500 a year to take regular tests and visit vulnerable relatives.
Local MP Tim Farron met with Lucy Frazer MP Financial Secretary to the Treasury this week to discuss the devastating effects of second home ownership on local communities.
On the floor of the House of Commons yesterday, South Lakes MP Tim Farron urged ministers to create a green energy hub based in Kendal.
On the floor of the House of Commons this week, South Lakes MP urged ministers to bring Universal Credit in line with the cost of living to avoid thousands of local residents being plunged into destitution.
On the floor of the House of Commons this morning, local MP Tim Farron urged Health Secretary Sajid Javid to invest in tackling cancer waiting times to save lives in the South Lakes.