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Farron – Child poverty figures are a disgrace
New figures which show that over 2,000 children in the South Lakes are living in poverty have been branded a disgrace by local MP Tim Farron.
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MP urges Government to stop dragging its feet over broadband speed promise
Local MP Tim Farron has written to the Leader of the House of Commons to urge the Government to get on with fulfilling its promise of providing universal high-speed broadband.
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Farron praises Kendal indoor play centre campaign in Parliament
Local MP Tim Farron has tabled a motion in Parliament congratulating a community group who are trying to create a new indoor play area in Kendal.
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Farron calls for new deal for upland farmers
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is calling for a new deal for upland farmers to reward them for their contribution to the £3bn tourism economy in Cumbria.
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MP – Payments uncertainty could see the end of the family farm
The Government's failure to assure hill farmers that they will receive vital support in the future could see the end of the family farm, local MP Tim Farron will say at a meeting of local farmers…
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Farron – give local authorities the power to increase council tax on second homes
Local MP Tim Farron has tabled a motion in Parliament which calls on the Government to give local councils the power to considerably increase council tax on second homes.
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Lib Dem councillors call for action on parking in Windermere
Liberal Democrat district councillors Dyan Jones and Andrew Jarvis are calling for rapid action on parking issues in Windermere & Bowness.
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MPs unite to plan Cumbria Day celebration in Westminster
South Lakes MP Tim Farron will join forces with parliamentary colleagues from across Cumbria next week to host a parliamentary event to showcase Cumbrian business and produce.
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MP celebrates new affordable homes in Grange
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed a new development of ten affordable homes in Grange, which are soon to be occupied.
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Local Lib Dem councillors push for improved play areas in Windermere
Liberal Democrat councillors in Windermere are pushing for money to be spent on play areas following an announcement that extra funding has become available for the community.
