MP for Westmorland & Lonsdale. Former leader of @LibDems Promoted by M Barwise on behalf of T Farron both at Acland House Yard 2 Stricklandgate Kendal LA9 4ND
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Tim Farron retweeted
❌ Another Budget, but no U-turn on the family farm tax.
Despite continued pressure from the farming industry, the Government has announced no further changes to the inheritance tax reforms affecting family farms.
The rules, which came into force in April, continue to raise concerns about succession and the future of farming businesses.
The Chancellor also announced measures on fuel duty and fertiliser tariffs, but little more direct support for agriculture.
What do you make of today's Budget?
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Tim Farron retweeted
The Lib Dems have the best plan to fix our broken water system.
Why doesn’t Andy Burnham use it?
Tim Farron retweeted
The recent application window for the Sustainable Farming Incentive funding was a disaster, lasting barely 6 hours. My speech yesterday on the what the Government must do before we lose more vital food production.
Tim Farron retweeted
🗣️ "You cannot run national food security on a digital lottery..."
@LibDems MP @timfarron has delivered a passionate speech in the House of Commons, taking aim at both the Conservatives and Labour over their handling of British farming support.
He criticised the Conservatives over the phase-out of the BPS and the design of SFI, while accusing Labour of failing to address the problems, culminating in the latest funding window closing in under six hours. ❌
The LibDems are now calling for guaranteed funding for eligible farmers who missed out on SFI, alongside an additional £1 billion a year for environmental land management schemes.
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Tim Farron retweeted
A great evening at Parr Street Church Kendal, with @timfarron MP and an @APPGNK2024 member. A thoughtful discussion on Christian persecution, political situations & the security challenges posed by NK regime. Also reflected on the freedoms we often take for granted in the West.
Tim Farron retweeted
I’m not going to agree with Andy Burnham on everything, but this statement needed to be said by a Prime Minister. After the Conservatives suppressed the truth for years, this took courage.
Andy Burnham becomes first PM to confirm Russian interference in Brexit referendum
@campbellclaret and @RoryStewartUK's exclusive interview with @andyburnham on tomorrow's episode of Leading is out in full at midnight.
Tim Farron retweeted
All carers need a break sometimes – and far too many carers don’t get them. This week, my wife Emily and I are taking our first two nights away as just us for over 18 years. When we’re back, I’ll keep fighting to guarantee respite breaks for every carer.
Tim Farron retweeted
15) I’ll leave it there. If you’ve got this far, thanks for reading. If you feel you can, please share. If you feel uncomfortable doing that, please like any posts that particularly spoke to you.
Thank you.
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Wick & East Caithness (Highland) Council By-Election Result [1st Prefs]:
🔶 LDM: 50.4% (+20.6)
🙋 Ind: 23.6% (New)
🎗️ SNP: 14.0% (-11.3)
➡️ RFM: 9.4% (New)
🌳 CON: 2.6% (-12.5)
No Inds (-12.8, -10.5) as previous.
Liberal Democrat 'Gain' from Independent - Stage 1.
Changes w/ 2022.
Tim Farron retweeted
Happy Westmorland Day.
Celebrating the historic county's unique identity and rich history. On this day in 1397, Richard II appointed Ralph Neville as the first Earl of Westmorland.
The county has featured in 22 House of Commons debate titles.
Tim Farron retweeted
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Tim Farron retweeted
Six hours should not decide the future of a farm business.
Farmers should not have to race against each other to secure the SFI agreements they need to build resilient businesses and deliver for our environment.
Tim Farron retweeted
NEW: ‘Worse than the scramble for Oasis tickets’: England’s sustainable farming funds run out in just six hours
theguardian.com/environment/…
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🚨 Farmers have described a “mad scramble” for SFI26 funding after the entire £233 million budget was allocated within hours.
For some, getting an application submitted meant dropping everything else. Organic dairy farmer Adam Westaway had started his application before taking a family member to a long-awaited hospital appointment. By the time he returned to finish it, the window had closed.
🗣️ “To be left in a situation like this is no way to support farmers,” he said.
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Tim Farron retweeted
Please listen, my take on SFI.
This is not my usual happy, positive farming video. This is reality. I’ve said that as farmers we must share the good, the bad and the ugly. This is bad and ugly. Stakeholders, government body’s from both sides of the house should hand their heads in shame as to the shit show farming is becoming. People WILL go out of business over this. Our colleagues will suffer and fall because of this. If your mate calls you to chat, pick the phone up no matter what you’re doing and just chat. Remember about all the good farming charity’s out there. FCN, RABI to name a few.
Please share with MPs and associates. Please also speak up
Tim Farron retweeted
The investment from this country in nature restoration through farmers once promised to every farmer as a replacement for production subsidy has been reduced to a wild 6 hour competition for funding before it runs out and then farmers are turned away
Us included
Total F joke
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Tim Farron says the Prime Minister should overhaul a privatised system that 'rewards failure'
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