Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has called for the Rural Payments Agency to make outstanding payments as a matter of urgency, as significant numbers of South Lakes farmers are still waiting to receive overdue funds.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on the government not to neglect the north of England, as the latest analysis of funding data shows that London's share of funding is set to increase whereas areas in the north including Cumbria are set to see their share fall.
Former MP Paul Rowen says Simon Danczuk must '...accept consequences of his actions.' 'Rules are quite clear and he has broken them.' War of words between Lib Dems and Danczuk continue. Former Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has weighed into the row over Simon Danczuk's expenses. Paul, who has remained silent until now, has criticised the latest comments by Mr Danczuk trying to defend his expenses. This follows news that IPSA (the Independent Parliamentary Standard's Authority) is to carry out an official investigation into his accommodation claims. Before Mr Danczuk was elected to Parliament, he made great play of Paul Rowen claiming for bananas for Rochdale Sixth Form Students on work experience - even stalking the former MP dressed as a bunch of bananas. Paul said: "Mr Danczuk's latest statement, blaming Government officials for mistakes in his claims - beggars belief. He is blaming IPSA officers earning a fraction of his salary for telling him his claims were OK - although there is no evidence to suggest he did
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron took part in a panel debate today at the White Noise Festival, an innovative new festival in Kendal organised by and for young people.
Danczuk claimed for parking whilst on holiday in Spain IPSA receive yet another complaint about the controversial MP Lib Dems claim that Danczuk's days are numbered Today we can reveal that controversial MP Simon Danczuk charged taxpayers a whopping £178.50 for parking his car at Manchester Airport whilst on holiday. According to public records, Mr Danczuk claimed nearly £200 on 1 August for parking in Manchester. On the same day, the cash hungry, Rochdale MP tweeted: "View from my Spanish gaff this morning. Lovely, but can't wait to be back in Rochdale this afternoon." Local Lib Dems have alleged that he claimed for his parking from the taxpayer. Rochdale Lib Dems have claimed that Danczuk is 'bang to rights' and have reported it to IPSA (Independent Parliamentary Standard's Authority) as the parking bill was racked up when Danczuk was "...clearly not undertaking his parliamentary duties." This is just the latest in a growing list of revelations - Lib Dems have called for him to pay this money back. They h
The Government has axed support that helps small schools with 150 pupils or fewer fund universal free meals for infants.