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22,000 young people in Cumbria help hit 2 million apprenticeship goal
In Cumbria 22,000 young people 'earning and learning' have helped hit the national two million apprenticeship goal said South Lakes MP Tim Farron.
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MP wants to hear from residents about hospital care
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has urged constituents to get in touch with him and share their experiences of hospital care at Westmorland General Hospital, and also at Furness General Hospital and Royal…
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MP praises Manna House for homeless winter shelter
A homeless winter shelter run by Kendal charity Manna House has been praised by South Lakes MP Tim Farron.
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MP - Demographic changes show that health, care and community services must change
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has pointed to figures released today show that health, care and community services must change within our county.
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MP '730 apprenticeships created in Westmorland in the last year alone'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that 730 apprenticeships have been created in Westmorland & Lonsdale in the last year.
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MP welcomes VAT refund for Mountain Rescue teams
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that VAT will be refunded for our Mountain Rescue, Search and Rescue and Air Ambulance teams. The refund, announced in today's Autumn Statement, comes…
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MP welcomes Autumn Statement announcements
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the Autumn Statement announcements and has said that this will help businesses and residents in South Cumbria. Tim pointed to the increase in the tax threshold…
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MP attacks further milk price cuts
South Lakes MP Tim Farron and Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Hill Farming Tim Farron has attacked the news that Dairy Crest and First Milk will be cutting their milk prices in early…
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MP welcomes festive fun to Kendal
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that Kendal will host a series of festive events this December, ranging from Christmas Markets to skating rinks.
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More needs to be done to help Westmorland's nearly 10,000 carers says Farron
'More needs to be done to help Westmorland's 9,748 carers' says South Lakes MP Tim Farron. Tim called the nearly 10,000 carers 'unsung heroes'.