SOUTH Lakes MP Tim Farron has again been told not to “interfere” in Copeland’s plans for a new undersea coal mine.
County cllr Arthur Lamb has become the second West Cumbrian politician to hit out at the Liberal Democrat’s intervention in the debate.
Mr Farron has written to the Government calling for the decision to grant planning permission for the £165 million project to be “called in” by the Secretary of State.
Mr Farron said fossil fuels need to “stay in the ground” and has defended his involvement on the grounds of fighting climate change.
But Cllr Lamb, the Conservative member for Cleator Moor East and Frizington. has joined Copeland Mayor Mike Starkie in telling him to butt out.
Cllr Lamb said: “The plans by West Cumbria Mining provide a welcome boost to the West Cumbria economy.
“Perhaps Tim Farron should focus on issues in his own constituency rather than interfering in those of Copeland.”
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