South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has accused the government of "dragging its feet" over applying for EU funds following this winter's devastating floods. Flood-hit areas in the north of England could be eligible for up to £125million.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has joined forces with Cumbria's other representatives in parliament to pen an open letter setting out the positive case for Britain to remain in Europe.
Today, leader of the Liberal Democrats, Tim Farron and former Manchester MP, Cllr. John Leech, visited the Euro Tunnel at the People's History Museum to talk about the importance of Manchester's voice in the EU referendum.
Statistics released this week show that almost half of exports from the North West go to the EU - worth around £12billion per year to the local economy. Brexit would be a "leap in the dark" for businesses which export, according to South Lakes MP Tim Farron.
Watery Lane has been damaged again due to flooding caused by the thunderstorm that hit Darwen on Tuesday (7 June) night. The road has lifted as it was on a previous occasion. Lib Dem local copuncillors, David & Karimeh Foster have asked the Council to ensure that the gulleys are cleaned more regularly as this section of Watery Lane is subject to flodding and the gulleys are often blocked.
Dr Wollaston, who is chairman of the health select committee, said Vote Leave's claim that Brexit would free up £350m for the NHS "simply isn't true"