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MP Meets Youth Forum Members
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron met with members of the North West Youth Forum on Saturday, to discuss his role as an elected representative and the young people's concerns about the area.
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Farron: Two New Apprenticeships Needed Each Day
Local MP Tim Farron has urged businesses in South Lakeland to take on apprentices, as the latest figures show that two new apprenticeships are needed each day for there to be as many this year as…
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Farron Calls For Additional Funds For Flooded Businesses
A lack of funds means that many flooded businesses are missing out on the flood recovery grant. South Lakes MP Tim Farron today challenged a visiting government minister to put more money in the pot,…
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Farron: Minister's A591 Announcement "Not Good Enough For South Lakeland"
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has described the Transport Secretary's announcement today that the A591 will reopen in mid-May as "not good enough for South Lakeland", pointing out that the continued…
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Farron:'Utter Disgrace' That Government Is Failing Flood Victims On EU Funding
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has accused the government of a "callous lack of urgency" as it emerges that the government has still not completed its application to the EU Solidarity Fund to help areas…
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Farron: Hospital Discharges Put Vulnerable Patients At Risk
Local MP Tim Farron has called for an inquiry into hospital procedures, following further revelations that vulnerable people are being discharged from hospital without appropriate care and travel…
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RPA 'Not Fit For Purpose' - Farron
The Rural Payments Agency is "shambolic" and "not fit for purpose", according to South Lakeland MP Tim Farron. His criticism comes following months of delays and problems with farm payments, as local…
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Former Liberal Leader Visits Lakes
Former Liberal Democrat leader Sir Menzies Campbell has been visiting the Lake District, and has taken time out of his holiday to meet Lib Dem Police and Crime Commissioner Candidate Loraine Birchall…
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NFU Report Shows Brexit Threatens The Family Farm As We Know It - Farron
An NFU report, which reveals how leaving the EU could drive many farmers out of business, shows the dangers of Brexit according to South Lakeland MP Tim Farron.
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MP Opens New Accommodation For Hotel Staff
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has today cut the ribbon to officially open a new staff accommodation block at the Langdale Chase Hotel.
