MP celebrates Allithwaite Running Club's anniversary
Local MP Tim Farron last night praised Allithwaite running club at their first anniversary dinner.
14 Oct 2008
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Farron welcome complete SATs U-turn by government
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed today's announcement that the government will be scrapping SATs (Standard Assessment Tests) but has called on them not to replace these tests with more administration.
14 Oct 2008
Farron dubs 'For Sale' sign above HMRC offices 'insensitive'
Local MP Tim Farron has called for an end to the confusion regarding the future of the HM Revenue & Customs offices in Kendal as a 'For Sale' sign is erected above the premises.
14 Oct 2008
Freak weather fails to frighten Farron
Local MP Tim Farron joined hundreds of drenched competitors on Saturday in the Puma Coniston Trail Race to finish an impressive 151st.
9 Oct 2008
Farron Presses Housing Minister to Support "Home on the Farm"
MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, Tim Farron spoke in parliament today during a debate on affordable housing to ask the Housing Minister to formally support his Home on the Farm initiative.
9 Oct 2008
Farron argues for a "better balance" with CRB checks for volunteers
Local MP Tim Farron has expressed his concern that excessive CRB checks are deterring people from volunteering and has called for a simplification of the process to protect children and reduce bureaucracy.
7 Oct 2008