Westmorland, Furness and Eden
Liberal Democrats

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Local MP slams Immigration Advisory charges

Local MP Tim Farron has criticised the Government over the excessive amount the Immigration Advisory Service is charging for an appointment with an adviser over immigration issues. In the past the Immigration Advisory Service had offered all appointments for free, however since the 1st of April 2004 clients have been required to provide information on their financial situation and will then be assessed accordingly. In some cases people have been charged over £100 per appointment with an adviser.

14 May 2008
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MP calls for action as High and Low Newton businesses struggle without signage due to new bypass

The A590 bypass at Low and High Newton has now been open for a month, and already local businesses are struggling as thousands of tourists each day by pass them unawares. Local MP Tim Farron has today called on the County Council and reiterated calls to the Highways Agency and Transport Ministers to provide signage from the by-pass so that visitors can be made aware of the presence of local businesses.

13 May 2008
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Farron opposes Kendal test centre closure

Local MP Tim Farron has spoken out against plans to cut the number of motorcycle test centres dramatically. New regulations will come into force at the end of September this year and could result in the closure of Kendal test centre, leaving people wishing to take their test in Kendal having to make a round trip of over a hundred miles to either Carlisle of Blackburn.

13 May 2008
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Farron chairs 'Fair Pint Campaign' launch

Local MP Tim Farron chaired the official launch of the Fair Pint Campaign in the House of Commons this morning. The campaign aims to secure a fairer deal for landlords from large pub chains who until now have been exploiting their position of dominance and charging excessive amounts for rent.

13 May 2008
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