Unemployment falls to 'record low' - Farron
Tim Farron has welcomed the news that unemployment in South Lakeland has fallen to a 'record low' according to figures released today by the Office for National Statistics.
17 Apr 2015
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Farron welcomes Lib Dem manifesto
Tim Farron has welcomed the Liberal Democrats manifesto, published today, particularly the commitment to give every child in Cumbria a world-class education.
15 Apr 2015
Farron: Giving power back - saving consumers hundreds of pounds
Tim Farron and the Liberal Democrats have launched a package of measures to shift the balance of power back in favour of consumers and commuters to ease the cost of living and save families hundreds of pounds a year. Our "Five Point Plan" comes on the back of the Lib Dem Digital Rights Bill that provides compensation for consumers who have their data misused online.
14 Apr 2015
Farron urges people to come forward and volunteer for Torchlight
The team behind Torchlight need 160 people to volunteer during the day and evening of Friday 11th September 2015 to help run this fantastic community and family event. Tim has urged local people to come forward to volunteer for the event which he says 'represents the best of Kendal'.
13 Apr 2015
Farron welcomes manifesto commitment for Digital bill of Rights
Tim and the Liberal Democrats have launched a public consultation on the planned Bill, which the party would introduce if they were to form a new coalition government after the election. Tim said the idea was born in South Lakeland and credited young people in our area for proposing the idea to him.
13 Apr 2015
Farron praises Kendal school who have won national cycling challenge
Tim Farron has praised a Kendal school has taken first prize in a national challenge, in which schools compete to cycle or scoot the most journeys to school.
10 Apr 2015