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Four weeks left until flood grant deadline
With just four weeks left until the deadline, local MP Tim Farron is encouraging all residents who were affected by last winter's floods to apply for a flood grant of up to £5000.
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'Beautiful' Lake District outperforms rival tourist destinations
New research by VisitEngland shows the enduring popularity of the Lake District as a leading British tourist destination. South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has welcomed the report as a positive sign for…
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IPCC report into Poppi Worthington case published
Commenting on the publication today (3rd March) of the IPCC report into the Poppi Worthington case, Tim said:
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Farron: Government must listen to watchdog cuts warning
South Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has welcomed a report today by the police watchdog which has rated the County's police force as "good". However, he has warned that the government must heed the…
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Farron opens Lakes Hospitality Trade Show
Local MP Tim Farron yesterday opened the 42nd Lakes Hospitality Trade Show, which celebrates and promotes the area's hospitality sector. One hundred of the leading lights from across the local…
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Digital skills no use without decent broadband access - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed plans to expand digital skills training, set out in the government's digital strategy launched today. However, he has pointed out that digital skills will not…
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2017 farm payment scheme opens but farmers still waiting for cash
The 2017 Basic Payment Scheme has opened today, but South Lakes MP Tim Farron has pointed out the plight of those farmers still waiting for payments from the 2016 and even 2015 schemes.
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Farron calls for better end of life care
The government must do more to provide better end of life care, according to South Lakes MP Tim Farron. He met yesterday with Marie Curie to discuss the urgent need to improve access to palliative…
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Sandylands chippy wins prestigious national award
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has visited a local fish and chip shop to present it with a prestigious national award. Sandylands Fish and Chip Shop has been awarded the Fish and Chip Quality…
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EU citizens deserve end to uncertainty - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is calling for the government to guarantee the rights of EU citizens already living in the UK, ahead of negotiations with the EU about post-Brexit arrangements. This would…
