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MP backs defibrillator campaign
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has backed a campaign being run by the new Chairman of Cumbria County Council trying to raise money for 100 defibrillators in 100 days.
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Farron helps protect stewardship schemes for upland farmers
Local MP Tim Farron, who is Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Hill Farming, has thanked his colleagues for their hard work and said that recent announcements by Defra that all…
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Affordable flood insurance agreement is welcomed by MP
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that a deal has been struck between the Government and the insurance industry which paves the way for a new scheme to ensure that people who live in…
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MP: "Government university review offers 'Long term roadmap' for Ambleside campus"
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called the Government's Witty review a 'blueprint for Ambleside Campus and the University of Cumbria'. Tim has called for the university to work with local science and…
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Farron takes 'safety on the sands' campaign to parliament
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has thrown his support behind the Westmorland Gazette's campaign to raise awareness about the dangers posed to walkers on the Morecambe Bay sands. Today he submitted an…
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MP welcomes future of farming report
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed a government review into the opportunities and barriers faced by people starting careers in British farming.
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MP cycles to Ambleside to fight for better safety
Local MP Tim Farron found out for himself just how tough it is to travel along Lake District roads as a cyclist. Tim cycled with local resident Paul Holdsworth to see for himself how dangerous local…
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MP and council leader thank former councillor for her service
South Lakes MP Tim Farron and Leader of South Lakeland District Council Peter Thornton have both thanked former councillor Hilary Stephenson for her service after she resigned from the council on…
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MP: 'Put mental health on school curriculum'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has backed a charity's call for mental health lessons to be on the timetable in every secondary school in the UK.
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Tim calls on locals to come and back Torchlight 2013
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has issued a rallying call to encourage local people to come forward as volunteers, supporters and helpers for this year's resurrected Kendal Torchlight Carnival.
