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MP makes Christmas plea on Sky Lanterns
South Lakes MP made a public plea for residents not to set off sky lanterns as we enter the festive season.
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MP pays tribute to emergency services and transport staff after storms
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has praised the emergency services for their 'commitment and work' after storms battered the county yesterday.
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Farron welcomes Autumn Statement as 'positive package' for Cumbria
South Lakes MP and President of the Liberal Democrats, Tim Farron, has said that Cumbria gained out of today's Autumn Statement. Tim highlighted a series of policies that will benefit local people…
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Farron: Helping businesses employ young people in Cumbria could help 10,200
The drive to help young people get jobs in Cumbria will be boosted by plans to abolish employers' National Insurance Contributions (NICs) for under 21-years-olds, South Lakes MP and President of the…
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MP welcomes the raising of the foster care limit to 21
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has expressed his delight at proposals to allow foster children in England to live with their carers up to the age of 21. The Government has promised to invest £40million…
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MP applauds students' community commitment
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has applauded two QES students for their positive involvement with the Kirkby Lonsdale Town Council.
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Farron: 'New tax transparency rules will make a massive difference'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that the Government have announced that a register containing details of who owns and controls UK companies will be made publicly available.
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Farron: 'Congratulations to the Turner Prize winner'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has congratulated Turner Prize winner Laure Prouvost and heralded her win as 'inspired by South Lakeland' as her work explored the lasting legacy of the artist who lived in…
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MP highlights work of St John's hospice shop
The shop supports the wonderful work of the hospice that helps so many local families. Yesterday, Tim was working in the shop, cleaning furniture to make it suitable for sale.
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MP praises the National Parks as 'Love your national parks' launched
Local MP Tim Farron has signed a parliamentary motion welcoming the launch of the Love Your National Parks celebration and praised the parks' value to society.
