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MP wins bus campaign!
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that Stagecoach are going to resume the bus link between Arnside and Westmorland General Hospital.
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More must be done to promote Lake District tourism says Farron
In light of a recent survey which showed that just 34% of Londoners knew where the Lake District is, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called for the Government and the tourism industry to do more to…
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Support our farmers, buy British - Farron
Following the recent extreme weather conditions that have devastated farms and farmers across the county, Cumbria MP Tim Farron is backing calls by the National Farmers Union and is encouraging local…
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MP calls for more NHS dentists in Cumbria
Following the release of statistics showing that the number of people admitted to hospital with dental problems has increase by 23 per cent in Cumbria between 2010/11 to 2011/12, South Lakes MP Tim…
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MP calls on Everything Everywhere to extend super-fast broadband services to South Lakes
Following the recent announcement that digital communications company Everything Everywhere (EE) are going to launch a 4G fixed and mobile broadband service across the Northern Fells in Cumbria,…
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MP welcomes tax cut for over 150,000 Cumbrians
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the income tax cut that will be introduced from 6th April 2013 as a giant leap towards the goal of a fairer tax system.
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MP forces council into U-turn and stops meals on wheels price hike
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that his campaign with local councillors Rod Wilson, Janet Willis and Brenda Gray has forced the County Council to perform a massive U-turn and cancel…
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Tim welcomes extra funding award for Kendal College
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has hailed a Government grant of over £900,000 to improve facilities at Kendal College, delivered after a successful application for new funds announced in the Autumn…
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MP welcomes CAB expansion
The Cumbria Rural CAB has stepped in after Citizens Advice South Lakeland shut its offices suddenly earlier this year. The SouthLakes service had financial problems due to government cuts.
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Farron calls on UK Govt to do more to support suffering farmers
In light of today's announcement by the Scottish Government that they will be providing extra funding for Scottish farmers to help cope with the devastation caused by the recent extreme weather…