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MP praises farming contribution to the economy
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has said that the agriculture sector 'is an economic success story and has bucked the trend in recent years'.
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Farron: 'Let's make National Apprenticeship Week a success'
At the start of National Apprenticeship Week, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has pointed to figures that show that half of businesses are looking to take on an apprentice as "good news". Tim also urged…
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MP asks for urgent action over Longpool bridge
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has attended a meeting on Friday afternoon to call for action over the roadworks at Longpool. The meeting was organised by the Federation of Small Business (FSB) and was…
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MP congratulates newly elected BID board
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has this afternoon congratulated the newly elected board members of Kendal's Business Improvement District.
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MP comments on report into Morecambe Bay Hospital Trust
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has this afternoon commented on a report from Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman report into the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust.
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Farron: Proposed 3% increase in Minimum Wage is welcome - But we must do more
Yesterday Vince Cable announced to MP's that the Low Pay Commission has recommended a 3% increase in the minimum wage to £6.50 an hour for adults from October. This news has been welcomed by South…
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MP praises councillors after Waterhead investment is secured
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has praised councillors Heidi Halliday and Vivienne Rees who spearheaded a community campaign to secure investment for the Waterhead area of Ambleside.
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MP welcomes move to release staffing levels on hospital wards
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust, will start publishing staffing levels from April. Tim said this is 'another welcome step in…
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MP helps secure more broadband funding
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed an extra £2.86 million of government money for superfast broadband will help business start-ups and job creation in some of Cumbria's hardest to reach rural…
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Farron welcomes proposed council tax freeze
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today congratulated Lib Dem run South Lakeland District Council for proposing to freeze council tax for a record fourth year in a row.