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Open Studios celebrates Kendal's vibrant creative art scene
Local MP Tim Farron visited the Factory last weekend to see for himself the fantastic art and creative products on display as part of the weekend's festive program.
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MP Meets Kirkby Lonsdale Students In Parliament
Kirkby Lonsdale pupils met local MP Tim Farron in parliament earlier this week, as part of a trip to learn more about the political system.
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Cumbria defies national trend as knife crime drops
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has praised Cumbria Police as figures released today show that the county has defied the national trend and seen a fall in knife crime over the last year.
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Radiotherapy investment overlooks problem of travel times for South Lakes residents
A new radiotherapy machine at the Rosemere Cancer Centre in Preston is welcome, but does nothing to address the long travel times for South Lakes residents, according to local MP Tim Farron. He has…
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Cumbria Day showcases best of local area
Cumbria Day, held yesterday in parliament and organised jointly by all the county's MPs, was a resounding success and saw businesses from across the county make the trip to London to showcase the…
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Improved farm payments 'scant consolation' for farmers waiting over a year
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news today that the RPA has made 2016 farm support payments to almost 60% of eligible farmers, but has warned that this will come as "scant consolation"…
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Farron delivers health cuts petition to Number 10
Last week South Lakeland MP Tim Farron went to 10 Downing Street to deliver a petition on behalf of thousands of constituents to stop local health service cuts.
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MP quizzed by local students
South Lakes MP Tim Farron visited Storth Primary School last week where he met with pupils from three local primary schools and discussed his role as an MP.
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Cumbrian MPs unite to support local businesses
Over the last few months Cumbria's MPs have been working together to organise 'Cumbria Day', which will be celebrated in parliament today (Tuesday 6th December). The event will include businesses…
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National Parks must work for those that live in them - Farron
Following the release of a report today by environmental groups, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has insisted that the country's National Parks must also take into account the needs of the communities that…