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Government Passing Cost of Floods On To Flood Victims - Farron
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron used his speech in response to the budget today to criticise the way the government has dealt with the aftermath of the floods.
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Budget Chases Cheap Headlines But Lacks Substance - Farron
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has labelled George Osborne's latest budget a "scam", accusing the chancellor of chasing cheap headlines whilst failing to provide detail or substance.
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MP Welcomes Farm Payment Commitment
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has welcomed the commitment from the Rural Payments Agency to deliver over 90% of farm payments during December this year, contrasting this aim with its…
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Lib Dems Vote To Oppose Fracking
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron welcomed the decision by the Lib Dem conference to back his calls to oppose fracking. Tim has long voiced concerns about fracking, and welcomed the…
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Budget Must Help Small Businesses - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron used his leader's speech at the Lib Dem conference to call for action to support small businesses, ahead of the budget on Wednesday. Tim also announced that Vince Cable will…
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Lib Dems Are The Party Of Community Politics - Farron
South Lakes MP and Lib Dem leader Tim Farron addressed the Lib Dem Spring conference yesterday, calling for a renewed focus on community politics.
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Lib Dems Secure Impressive By-Election Wins
The Liberal Democrats last night secured resounding victories in the County Council and Town Council by-elections in Kendal Strickland and Fell.
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MP and Mayor Urge Kidney Health Awareness
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron and Mayor of Kendal Chris Hogg are using World Kidney Day to urge residents to make themselves aware of kidney health.
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Joint Letter Makes Case For Kendal Court
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has signed a joint letter addressed to the Justice Secretary, to challenge the recent decision to close Kendal Court. The letter sets out proposals for making savings whilst…
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Lake District Project Shortlisted For Award
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron is urging local people to vote for a project to 'Fix the Fells', which could be in line for up to £28,000 of funding if it wins a public vote.