Some of the most severely disabled people in Britain will be more than £150 a year worse off because of George Osborne's benefit changes, despite the Chancellor's pledge to "support the vulnerable", it was claimed last night.
A new independent pubs Adjudicator will be set up by the Coalition Governmentto help struggling landlords suffering from unfair practices in the industry, Liberal Democrat Business Secretary, Vince Cable has announced.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has expressed his delight at today's announcement of the introduction of a statutory code of practice which will protect publicans from unfair treatment by large pub companies.
Local MP Tim Farron has urged the government to make good on the possibility mooted in its mid-term review of extending its successful rural fuel discount scheme to mainland rural communities like those in Cumbria.
The Minister for rail fares is being chauffeured to and from work each day - so he can avoid the overcrowded trains he is responsible for, says the Mail on Sunday. See: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2257727/Simon-Burns-Rail-minister-spends-80k-limo-work.html
Local MP Tim Farron has thanked Cumbria's Mountain Rescue teams for their 'commitment, bravery and determination' after a busy 2012 for the service.