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LOCAL CAMPAIGN WINS INQUIRY INTO MISSING ARNSIDE RESCUE BOAT

A campaign led by Councillor Ian Stewart and MP Tim Farron to bring back Arnside's rescue boat after it was removed last year by the coast guard, has achieved a major success after Transport Minister Jim Fitzpatrick agreed to hold an investigation into the boat's removal.

10 Feb 2009
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Farron joins launch of new Parliamentary Save the Pub Group

MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale Tim Farron has become a founder member of the All Party Parliamentary Save the Pub Group - which will bring together Parliamentarians who want to add their voice to the efforts to preserve and protect the British pub. The group had its inaugural meeting today.

4 Feb 2009
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Farron challenges DEFRA to set example over food procurement

Following last week's announcement that the NHS intends to tackle greenhouse emissions by reducing the amount of meat and dairy produce served in its hospitals, Tim Farron MP, the Shadow Secretary of State for DEFRA has called on the Government to take the lead in using the public sector to ensure that Britain has a sustainable food market.

4 Feb 2009
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Farron challenges DEFRA to set example over food procurement

Following last week's announcement that the NHS intends to tackle greenhouse emissions by reducing the amount of meat and dairy produce served in its hospitals, Tim Farron MP, the Shadow Secretary of State for DEFRA has called on the Government to take the lead in using the public sector to ensure that Britain has a sustainable food market.

4 Feb 2009
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