Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
News
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
"Treasury mess shows HMRC overstretch" - Farron
Commenting on the news today that HM Revenue and Customs has lost the financial details of more than 20 million people, local MP Tim Farron drew attention to the fact that at this time the Treasury should be looking towards consistency, rather than consolidation of offices. Mr Farron has uncovered suggestions that the HMRC office in Kendal will be consolidated into a large regional office, meaning significant job losses and inconvenience for people using the existing office.
21 Nov 2007
Farron Fights for Justice for Farmers
Tim Farron MP has written today to the Office of Fair Trading in the wake of the price fixing charges levelled at major supermarkets and dairy processors in the aftermath of the foot and mouth outbreak. Mr Farron, who recently backed the idea proposed by the Competition Commission of having a Supermarket Ombudsman, wrote to both the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Trade and Consumer Affairs and the Chief Executive of the OFT.
21 Nov 2007
Local campaign becomes national law!
Local MP Tim Farron today attended a parliamentary ceremony to mark the passing into law of the Sustainable Communities Act. The Act, which was supported enthusiastically by the Tim Farron throughout its passage, was given Royal Assent recently.
21 Nov 2007
18,000 local people put at risk by HMRC fiasco
Local MP Tim Farron has hit out at the Government today after it emerged that the details of almost 20,000 people in South Lakeland have been lost following the debacle of the CDs 'lost in the post'. Mr Farron has questioned the ability of the Government to successfully roll out an ID cards scheme, which would necessitate keeping the personal details of every person in Britain, if they cannot keep the details of child benefit recipients securely.
21 Nov 2007
Businesses Can Save Money Through Green Switch
Businesses are being urged to calculate and reduce their carbon footprint under a scheme to help them cut their energy use and save money.
21 Nov 2007
Reduce VAT on Energy-efficient items!
Recent bulletin from the (non-party-political) NE England Office in Brussels quotes Fiona Hall, our MEP:
21 Nov 2007