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Average earners would need a £23k pay rise to keep up with soaring house prices
Average earners in South Lakeland would need a £23k pay rise to keep up with soaring local house prices says local MP Tim Farron.
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MP hails community as Greenodd roundabout opens!
The roundabout on the A590 at Greenodd has been finished and is now officially open. South Lakes MP Tim Farron has thanked local residents for their campaigning on the issue for many years.
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Farron calls on Northern MP's to fight for the union
South Lakes MP Tim Farron, who is also President of the Liberal Democrats, has added his voice to the debate on Scottish Independence and said we are Better Together.
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'We are making our own luck' - MP hails new business success
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today welcomed research from company formation specialists, Deport, which shows that there was nearly 12% increase in new business start-ups during 2013.
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MP: More cashback for people carrying out Green Deal improvements
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed changes to the government's Green Deal cashback scheme which have been announced recently. The changes will help more households drive down fuel bills and…
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MP calls for end to Female Genital Mutilation
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has tabled a parliamentary motion supporting The Guardian's campaign calling for an end to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
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Pubs top up South Lakes economy by £50 million - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on the government and the county council to do more to help the pub and brewing trade after new figures showed the critical role they play in our local economy.
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Cumbria's primary schools gain millions for sport - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed news that primary schools in Cumbria are to get over £2 million of sports funding this academic year. Furthermore, because the government has secured the…
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MP launches fairtrade fortnight
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is encouraging local residents to support Fairtrade Fortnight 2014. This year's event will run from 24 February until 9 March.
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MP keeps up pressure for fair funding for Mountain Rescue teams
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that the government will look at keeping in place the funding for Mountain Rescue teams that he helped secure.
