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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.
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MP pays tribute to Kendal FC President Sir Tom Finney
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has paid tribute to Sir Tom Finney, one of the finest footballers in British history, who died at the age of 91.
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MP thanks Electricity North West for their efforts in reconnecting people
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has this afternoon thanked Electricity North West engineers for their work in reconnecting residents after the bad weather last night.
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MP welcomes action to bring in a 'living wage' to Cumbria
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that Cumbria County Council will pay their staff the living wage. Tim said that this bold move was 'led by the Liberal Democrats'.
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Local MP joins the fight against heart disease
The South Lakes MP met shop staff and volunteers to hear how BHF shops raise vital funds for life-saving research.
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Council adds insult to injury as it trys to take credit for A684 work
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today criticised the county council for claiming credit for work at the bottom of Black Horse Hill on the A684, when they still haven't fixed the more dangerous stretch…
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MP asks for Westminster debate on rural GP funding
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has asked the Speaker of the House of Commons for a parliamentary debate on rural GP funding.
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Farron: VAT cut would help tourism sector
During a Westminster Hall debate this morning, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called for a VAT cut to help the tourism sector.
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Two months to go until businesses can claim £2,000 cashback on jobs
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has pointed out to local businesses that it is now less than two months until the introduction of the Employment Allowance, which could offer £2,000 off their employer…
