Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
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Press release on the Autumn Statement.
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
17 Nov 2022
Sewage in our Rivers
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
14 Sep 2022
Westmorland is No1 - Farron praises hospitality industry for their vital role in our economy
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today thanked the local hospitality and tourism sector after research released by the British Hospitality Association showed that the sector delivered more than a quarter of all jobs created since 2010 across the UK economy. Westmorland and Lonsdale is now the parliamentary constituency with the highest percentage of people working in hospitality sector.
19 Mar 2013
MP calls on government to back British hill farmers by cutting modulation levy
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on the government to put a bigger focus on hill farmers and the uplands and the vital role they play in British Agriculture.
19 Mar 2013
Farron hails childcare announcement as 'Made in Cumbria'
Working families could be paid up to £1,200 per child under a new Government childcare support scheme. The scheme has been championed by South Lakes MP Tim Farron. Over 17,000 families in Cumbria will benefit from this policy.
19 Mar 2013
Pylon removal money could make massive difference in the Western Dales says MP
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the announcement by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) that major funds will be made available to put electricity cables under the ground instead of on overhead pylons across the national park.
19 Mar 2013
Red Arrows to return to Folkestone in June
STAR performer at last year's Folkestone Airshow, the RAF Red Arrows aerobatics team is to return for the 2013 event, organiser Folkestone Town Centre Management Ltd (FTCM) has announced. On Saturday, June 8, it will be the first major display of the year for the team whose high-speed manoeuvres in 'diamond nine' formation have thrilled air show audiences all over the world.
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19 Mar 2013
“Conservative decision to axe social fund will hit poorest hard” – Cllr Chris Stanbra
The Liberal Democrats at County Hall have reacted with shock to news that the Conservative administration will not be providing crisis loans as part of their new social fund scheme.
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19 Mar 2013