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Government plans will cost Cumbria millions - Farron
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has warned that the area is projected to lose an estimated £21million of funding under Government proposals set out by the Chancellor.
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Farron meets Muslim Youth Association raising funds for flood victims
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron met with members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association this Saturday, to set off their charity cycle ride across Cumbria to raise money for flood victims.
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Farron: drainage doors must be cleared to reduce flood risk
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron is calling on the Environment Agency to do more to ensure that the drainage doors are maintained, to help deal with flooding in the Lyth Valley.
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Farron: fracking decision shows government "contempt" for local voices
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has slammed the government's landmark decision to allow fracking in Lancashire, saying it shows "contempt" for the local voices which had opposed the move and…
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Minister 'Out of Touch' with youth transport problems in rural areas - Farron
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has slammed a "dismissive" letter from a government minister condemning students in rural areas to a lack of post-16 options.
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Farron: Kendal maternity unit needs 24/7 staffing
Data showing that almost two thirds of babies born at Kendal's maternity unit were born out-of-hours shows why it must be staffed 24/7, according to South Lakeland MP Tim Farron.
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Schools budget spared £8m cuts but government underfunding persists - Farron
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that recommendations to recoup the £8million High Needs Overspend from the Schools budget of Cumbrian schools have been withdrawn. However, Tim has…
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Chess competition under threat after tax hike
A popular national chess competition is at risk of disappearing following a recent tax hike by the government. South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has urged the Chancellor to exempt it from VAT so that…
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MP opens new-look Sedbergh Post Office
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron cut the ribbon to officially reopen Sedbergh Post Office following its modernisation and refurbishment.
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RPA incompetence set to cost taxpayer - Farron
The "utter incompetence" of the Government's Rural Payments Agency will leave taxpayers to foot the bill. South Lakes MP Tim Farron is demanding immediate action from the Environment Secretary Andrea…