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MP backs Christmas Food Collection
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has thrown his support behind a nationwide food collection to help people who find themselves in need this Christmas.
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Farron calls for government to stop dragging its feet over flood defences
Local MP Tim Farron has called for the government to take immediate action to deliver flood defences.
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MP welcomes report that highlights the vital role of news and trust provided by commercial radio
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the conclusions of a new report which finds that commercial radio news provides a vital and valued service to listeners, reinforcing radio's position as the…
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MP encourages mums-to-be to attend Helme Chase Open Day
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is encouraging local mums-to-be to attend an open day at the Helme Chase maternity unit in Kendal.
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Farron calls for change to planning law so that all new homes get superfast broadband
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has tabled a motion in Parliament calling on the planning law to be changed so that developers are required to provide superfast broadband for all new homes.
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MP blasts government for ignoring Lake District National Park over rail electrification
Local MP Tim Farron has hit out at the Department for Transport for ignoring the Lake District National Park Authority over Lakes Line electrification.
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Farron urges Chancellor not to punish small business owners in next week’s budget
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has urged Philip Hammond to re-think plans to punish local businesses with a huge tax hike in the Autumn budget.
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Local MP to appear on Question Time
South Lakes MP Tim Farron will be one of those debating the burning issues of the day on the BBC's flagship current affairs television programme 'Question Time' on Thursday night.
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Farron holds radiotherapy reception in Parliament
As part of his campaign to bring a radiotherapy unit to Westmorland General Hospital, last night South Lakes MP Tim Farron held a special radiotherapy reception in Parliament.
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Farron calls on government to change the criteria to make it easier for local people to receive radiotherapy treatment
Local MP Tim Farron has called on the government to make travel time part of the official criteria for delivering radiotherapy to make it easier for local people to access radiotherapy treatment.