SOUTH Lakes MP Tim Farron has written to major national retailers in a bid to attract them to Kendal.
Mr Farron has contacted chains including Nandos, Primark, John Lewis and River Island asking them to look at opening new premises in the town.
Mr Farron said that he hoped the national business would now start serious negotiations with South Lakeland District Council about opening a new venture in the area.
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