Tim Farron declares flood-hit Grasmere "open for business"
- 8 years ago
Footage of Lib Dem leader and local MP Tim Farron visiting Graseme, Cumbria today following recent flooding - to appeal for visitors to come to the picturesque village.
Speaking to camera, Farron says the village is still "open for business" despite the main A591 road north towards Keswick remaining closed.
He describes it as "even more tranquil than normal" as a result of the lack of traffic through, though an unfortunately timed truck interrupts his description.
The local economy has been hit by the road closure, with it not due to be re-opened until May 2016, but Farron suggests the village as a getaway destination for visitors from the south.
Speaking to camera, Farron says the village is still "open for business" despite the main A591 road north towards Keswick remaining closed.
He describes it as "even more tranquil than normal" as a result of the lack of traffic through, though an unfortunately timed truck interrupts his description.
The local economy has been hit by the road closure, with it not due to be re-opened until May 2016, but Farron suggests the village as a getaway destination for visitors from the south.