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Only a quarter of flood recovery payments made to farmers
Only a quarter of the total funds promised to farmers to recover from the floods last winter have been paid out, figures uncovered by South Lakes MP Tim Farron show.
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MP sets out NHS vision for South Lakes
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has set out his vision for the future of NHS services in South Lakeland in the light of secret Government plans to save millions by cutting services.
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Westmorland and Lonsdale has fifth lowest unemployment rate in country
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that his Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency has the fifth lowest unemployment rate in the country, saying it is "a tribute to the entrepreneurial spirit…
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South Lakes businesses to be hit by Vehicle Test Centre closure
Local businesses will be left to travel further to service vehicles due to the planned closure of the testing site in Milnthorpe. South Lakes MP Tim Farron has accused the government of "overlooking…
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Kirkby Lonsdale needs your vote to secure national award - Farron
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron is encouraging South Lakes residents to get behind a local high street which has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.
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MP joins Windermere protest march against modern slavery
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron joined around 100 local residents on Saturday for the 'Walk for Freedom' in Windermere, to promote awareness of modern day slavery.
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Farron: Cumbria farming at risk if UK leaves single market
Cumbrian farmers could face devastating tariffs if the UK leaves the single market, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has warned. A report released today shows that tariffs could be as high as 40% on lamb,…
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EU flood fund application "better late than never" - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that the government has at long last finalised its application for EU flood relief funding. However, he has pointed out that if the government had not…
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Farron welcomes internet safety lessons for Kendal pupils
Pupils at a Kendal primary school were given lessons on internet safety by internet giant Google this morning. Local MP Tim Farron attended the event, saying that he hopes it starts a "hugely…
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Kendal disability youth group receives national award
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron met in parliament this week with representatives from Kendal Disability Youth Group who received a prestigious national award.
