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Christmas radio show to feature MP
This Christmas Day, local MP Tim Farron will present a selection of his musical highlights from the year in a show which will air on Lakeland Radio from 1-3pm.
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MP plants commemorative tree for 80th anniversary of gardens
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has planted a tree to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the opening of Promenade Gardens in Arnside. Tim planted a Rowan tree in the gardens on Saturday morning,…
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Local charity promotes wellbeing through art
South Lakes MP Tim Farron tried his hand at charcoal drawing during a visit to a local mental health charity on Friday.
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Farron: Government must invest in Cumbrian broadband
The government must do more to ensure rural areas have a decent broadband connection, according to South Lakes MP Tim Farron. New research from Ofcom shows that more than a million homes across the…
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Farron: Use drugs giant fine to create rural pharmacy fund
The government should use the £84.2 million fine given to drugs giant Pfizer last week to support small rural pharmacies, according to South Lakes MP Tim Farron.
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MP hails student train ticket victory
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has hailed a "massive win" for local 6th Form students as Northern have agreed to introduce a discount season ticket scheme for those travelling to school on the train.
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School funding review overlooks need for more cash
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed plans to provide a fairer funding deal for schools in rural areas, but has warned that the plans still leave the education system desperately short of funding.
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MP backs call for investment in rural tourism
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has backed calls by the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) today for the government to do more to support economic growth and tourism in rural England. Tim has…
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Unemployment third lowest in country
Local MP Tim Farron has praised local businesses following today's news that his Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency has the third lowest unemployment rate of all 650 UK constituencies.
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Government failing to connect rural areas - Farron
A national report today into mobile phone connectivity highlights how the government is leaving rural communities behind. While the report focuses on a lack of 4G coverage, South Lakes MP Tim Farron…
