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Farron demands 'NHS Passport' for EU staff
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is calling for an 'NHS Passport' to guarantee the rights of hundreds of EU citizens working in the NHS across Cumbria.
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MP calls for increased awareness of cot deaths
Local MP Tim Farron has called for increased awareness of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), and the steps that can be taken to minimise risks for babies. The call comes following 'Safer Sleep…
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Tomorrow's meeting is a "chance for Minister to back Cumbria's schools" - Farron
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has organised a meeting tomorrow with the Schools Minister to highlight the funding crisis facing local schools. Across Cumbria, schools face cuts of £23million by 2020,…
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Farron's Leader's Speech to Lib Dem Conference
Today, at Liberal Democrat party conference in York, leader Tim Farron said the party is Britain's best vehicle for political change. He called for the party want to replace Labour and be the…
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Farron: Government must rethink damaging school cuts
New analysis published today shows that every state school in England will see budget cuts before 2020, even after new funding plans take effect. Tim will press the Schools Minister to rethink the…
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South Lakes arts and culture set for million pound boost
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has praised the council for securing over a million pounds of new funding for an exciting project to celebrate local arts, culture and heritage. Tim said it will…
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Westmorland and Lonsdale unemployment amongst lowest in UK
Figures released today show that unemployment in Westmorland and Lonsdale remains amongst the lowest in the country. The constituency's claimant rate is the 11th lowest of all 650 UK constituencies.
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Farron welcomes government U-Turn on self-employment tax hike
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has welcomed the government's decision today to U-turn on last week's budget and scrap plans to hit self-employed workers with a tax-hike.
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Transitional arrangements needed for women hit by pension changes - Farron
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has met in parliament with women campaigning against state pension inequality for women. Tim bas backed their calls for fair transitional arrangements, as well as for new…
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Farron: dire broadband figures show need for major investment
Two in five broadband connections in Westmorland and Lonsdale receive speeds under 10 Mbps, official data released this week shows. Local MP Tim Farron has said the government must do more to improve…
