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MP backs call for investment in rural tourism

South Lakes MP Tim Farron has backed calls by the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) today for the government to do more to support economic growth and tourism in rural England. Tim has written to the Tourism Minister to call for the government to do more to promote the Lake District as a tourist destination.

14 Dec 2016
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Unemployment third lowest in country

Local MP Tim Farron has praised local businesses following today's news that his Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency has the third lowest unemployment rate of all 650 UK constituencies.

14 Dec 2016
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Government failing to connect rural areas - Farron

A national report today into mobile phone connectivity highlights how the government is leaving rural communities behind. While the report focuses on a lack of 4G coverage, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has pointed out that "basic phone signal would be a welcome start in many rural areas".

14 Dec 2016
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