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MP expresses concern over controversial move to switch to digital landlines
In Parliament last week, local MP Tim Farron questioned ministers over ongoing plans which are seeing Cumbria’s phone landlines switched off.
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MP challenges Net Zero Minister on Government plans for Cumbrian farmers to produce less food
On the floor of the House of Commons this week, local MP Tim Farron challenged the Government on the effect of their new agricultural policies on carbon emissions.
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MP hails ‘massively reassuring’ news that long term future of Grange ambulance service has been secured
Local MP Tim Farron has warmly welcomed the news that the future of Grange ambulance has been secured, following a long campaign.
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‘Dragged kicking and screaming’ - MP welcomes Government u-turn on finally allocating bathing water status for Coniston
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has warmly welcomed today’s announcement that Coniston has been granted bathing water status by the Government.
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‘Time for change’ - Adrian Waite selected as Lib Dem candidate to be Cumbria’s next Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner
The Liberal Democrats have selected Adrian Waite to be the party’s candidate for Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) at the elections on Thursday 2nd May.
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Lib Dem council takes action on empty homes in budget
Today, Liberal Democrat-run Westmorland and Furness Council have approved plans designed at reducing the number of empty homes in our area as part of their budget.
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MP celebrates huge campaign win after Government finally agree to change planning law for short term lets
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has warmly welcomed this morning’s news that the Government will change planning rules to limit the number of short term lets in local communities.
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MP holds half-term hat-trick of ‘football surgeries’ in Kendal
This week, local MP Tim Farron held another successful series of ‘football surgeries’ on three estates across Kendal.
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MP backs farming mental health campaign
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has attended a Parliamentary event to promote the Farm Safety Foundation's seventh annual Mind Your Head 2024 campaign.
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MP celebrates campaign victory after plans to charge overnight stays at Preston hospital axed
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has warmly welcomed the news that health bosses have scrapped controversial plans to start charging patients who stay overnight at Royal Preston Hospital.
