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MP asks people to think about becoming a foster parent
On the eve of a major county council campaign, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has asked local people to think about becoming a foster carer.
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MP welcomes fuel duty freeze but wants 5p cut
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that the Chancellor has agreed to freeze fuel duty but he is working for a fuel duty cut through a fuel derogation scheme.
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MP says 'Help Allithwaite school win new computer equipment'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has asked local residents to join with him and vote to support Allithwaite Primary School win IT equipment classroom worth £3,000 in a competition run by Lloyds Bank.
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MP slams TESCO after supermarket giant says British Lamb "isn't in season"!
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has slammed supermarket giant Tesco today after the company claimed that British lamb is 'not in season' at the moment.
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Farron welcomes new scrap metal law
All scrap metal dealers will need to apply to their local council for a licence to operate, under new rules which come into effect yesterday (1 October).
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Farron welcomes longer GP opening hours and bids for South Lakes surgeries to become '8 til 8' national pilots
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on local practices to bid for newly available funds to help open seven days a week and offer services to patients outside of normal hours.
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MP welcomes cancer drugs fund extension
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that thousands more cancer patients in England will get the life-extending drugs their doctors recommend thanks to an extra £400 million invested in…
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MP lays down challenge to public sector - are you helping SME businesses?
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has laid down a challenge to the public sector and has asked them to look and see if they are doing everything they can to support small and medium sized enterprises.
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Farron calls on council to claim funds for community planning
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on local councils to bid for funding to help local communities in Cumbria create their own community development plans.
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MP calls for Tour of Britain to come back to Cumbria
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on the organisers of the Tour of Britain to agree to come back to Cumbria next time.
