Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has hit back at local Conservatives after being accused of “spreading doom and gloom” rather than promoting tourism.
James Alexander, chairman of the Westmorland and Lonsdale Conservative branch, said:
“Do we really need our MP stoking the fires and reminding people of the government’s many failings?
“Surely the overwhelming responsibility of our MP is to bring hope and vision to his constituents, rather than spreading doom and gloom.”
He added: “Why is he telling the whole country that things are bad in the Lakes rather than working with Cumbria Tourism to encourage visitors to Cumbria or Kendal College for training opportunities?
“[Mr Farron] could be engaging with tourism business leaders to capitalise on the Lake District’s World Heritage status.
“Westmorland’s MP should be pro-enterprise and proactive instead of constantly moaning in Parliament.”
In response, Mr Farron told the Local Democracy Reporting Service:
“As our MP, it is my job to listen to the concerns of local businesses and raise those issues directly with government ministers when I’m down in Westminster.
“So, it is utterly mind boggling that the Conservatives are publicly calling me for to stop representing the struggles of local people in Parliament.
“I’m proud to meet and work regularly with Cumbria Tourism, Kendal College and a whole host of organisations and education providers as we fight together to get a better deal for Westmorland.”
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