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Environmentally backwards coal mine decision unacceptable - MP
Commenting on the news that Britain's first new deep coal mine in 30 years has been given the go-ahead in Cumbria, local MP Tim Farron said:
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MP secures promise from minister to investigate ‘bogus’ post office consultation
Local MP Tim Farron met with the post office minister Kelly Tolhurst in Westminster this week to raise his concerns about industry bosses treating the closure of Kendal Post Office as a done deal.
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MP stands in solidarity with school students calling for action on climate change
South Lakes MP Tim Farron joined dozens of school children in Kendal town centre today who were protesting against climate change.
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MP demands health bosses get a grip after shocking new research finds South Cumbria worst place in the country to get NHS dentist place
Local MP Tim Farron has urged health bosses to get a grip after new research found that new patients in the South Lakes would have to travel to Whitehaven or Blackpool to reach their nearest NHS…
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MP urges Government to protect Cumbrian farmers in future trade deals
On the floor of the House of Commons this morning, South Lakes MP Tim Farron asked the Government how they intend to protect local farmers from 'opportunistic protectionism' in the event of a bad…
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MP secures Parliamentary debate on flooding in Cumbria
Next Tuesday morning (19th) local MP Tim Farron will lead a debate in Parliament on the subject of flooding in Cumbria.
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Latest admission of failure proves that Cumbria Partnership Trust is not fit for purpose - MP
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has once again described Cumbria's mental health trust as not fit for purpose after they admitted to not giving their staff the proper training to treat young people with…
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MP backs campaign to bring heart screening for young people to Kendal
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has thrown his weight behind the campaign to save young lives by bringing heart screening to Kendal.
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News of cheaper rail fares for Cumbria signals community campaign is working - MP
Local MP Tim Farron says that the community campaign for better local rail services is working after Northern announced it is slashing train fares in South Cumbria this month.
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Prime Minister fails to stand up for rural communities over bank closures
During Prime Minister's Questions this afternoon, local MP Tim Farron urged Theresa May to properly compensate communities that have been abandoned by the banks and forced to use online banking…