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Farron comments on police staff arrests
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called the arrests of two members of police staff a 'threat to free speech'.
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Farron welcomes government fallen stock funding for farmers
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has this morning thanked the Government for responding to his persistent calls over the past fortnight to support farmers in light of the recent devastating weather conditions…
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Farron appeals for volunteers to support 2013 Kendal Torchlight
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has issued a call encouraging local people to come forward as volunteers for this year's Kendal Torchlight Carnival.
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Farron welcomes 15 hours free childcare for poorest toddlers in Cumbria
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed news that 813 families in Cumbria will get access to 15 hours of free childcare from September this year as the Government invests £2,247,482 to support Cumbria…
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Farron urges local people to enter entrepreneurial awards
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is urging local people to get involved and enter the Enterprising Britain Awards 2013 to demonstrate the entrepreneurial flair in the Lake District.
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MP raises concerns over impact of 5% cut in direct support to farmers
Following the announcement by the European Commission that they will be reducing direct payments to farmers by 5% in order to meet CAP budget limitations, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron about the huge impact…
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Farron welcomes £2.38 million for school sports
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed today's announcement that from September, state primary schools in Cumbria will receive £2,338,255 million.
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County Council still hikes meals on wheels charges. But MP thanks campaigners for stopping 46% increase
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has thanked campaigners and AgeUK for working together to stop Cumbria County Council hiking meals on wheels charges by 46%. But Tim has criticised the County Council for…
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MP welcomes 'much needed' hospice funding
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed nearly £500,000 for St Mary's Hospice in Ulverston which is used by many residents in South Lakeland. Tim has said the money is much needed but has called on…
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Farron welcomes funding for A590 road improvements
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has hailed the announcement of a Government project worth £790,000 to tackle delays on the A590 between M6 junction 36 and the outskirts of Barrow. Tim has thanked councillors…
