South Lakes MP Tim Farron has backed calls by the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) today for the government to do more to support economic growth and tourism in rural England. Tim has written to the Tourism Minister to call for the government to do more to promote the Lake District as a tourist destination.
Local MP Tim Farron has praised local businesses following today's news that his Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency has the third lowest unemployment rate of all 650 UK constituencies.
A national report today into mobile phone connectivity highlights how the government is leaving rural communities behind. While the report focuses on a lack of 4G coverage, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has pointed out that "basic phone signal would be a welcome start in many rural areas".
Liberal Democrats can today reveal that the Labour party in Rochdale will benefit by an extra £6994.70 if the Council pushes ahead and votes to increase Councillors' Allowances. This means that a mouthwatering £37,362.50 will now pour into the party - a proportion of which goes to Jeremy Corbyn's national Labour party. To become approved to be a Labour candidate in the borough you have to agree to what is called a 'tithe' of 5%. That is the proportion of Councillor's allowances that Labour Councillors have to pay into the local Labour Party for political campaigning. If a Labour Councillor fails to pay the 'tithe' they face disciplinary proceedings.
MEPs have voted for tough measures to combat the growing trade in illegal wildlife products which is destroying the planet's ecosystem.
MK Council has to make a further £22M of cuts next Financial Year due to Conservative Government cuts.