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Conservative delay to Lakes Line electrification 'unacceptable'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron pressed rail minister Paul Maynard MP over the delay to the Lakes Line electrification at a meeting in Kendal yesterday evening.
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Health plans highlight urgent need for extra funding
Long-awaited plans for the future of health services in South Cumbria have finally been released today. The plans show the urgent need for extra NHS funding, according to local MP Tim Farron. The…
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Council motion condemns pharmacy cuts
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed a motion passed by Kendal Town Council this week condemning the government's cuts to community pharmacies.
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MP's bike ride raises funds for poppy appeal
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has taken part in a charity cycle ride to raise money for the Poppy Appeal. Tim will lay a wreath in Kendal on Friday, before taking part in the service at the Cenotaph on…
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Farron welcomes bridge reopening
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that Sprint Bridge near Burneside has reopened this evening following major repairs after flood damage.
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Cumbria's schools face budget bombshell
Local MP Tim Farron says the government must not jeopardise our children's future through massive cuts to education, as leading industry bodies suggest Cumbria's schools will have their budgets…
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Farron Reopens Flood-Hit Business Following Success of Insurance Case
Local MP Tim Farron has officially reopened Goodacre Carpets following their closure due to the floods.
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Farron Challenges Minister Over Farming Future
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has challenged Farming Minister George Eustice MP to back Britain's farmers by committing to the single market and ruling out a cut in farm support payments, ahead of a…
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Farron Challenges Chancellor as Cumbrian Business Funding Slashed
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has accused the Chancellor Phillip Hammond of neglecting Cumbria, as the government looks set to turn down over 90% of the funding bids to boost Cumbrian businesses.
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MP Congratulates Council On Recycling Roll-Out
Local MP Tim Farron has congratulated the council for the latest expansion of recycling. Kerbside plastic and card recycling is now being rolled out in Windermere and Bowness.