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MP backs council plan for cheaper parking for locals
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has backed a plan that could see parking charges cut for local residents.
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'Farmers lose £29 on every lamb they sell, this must end' - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has backed the NFU's call for retailers to demonstrate genuine commitment to their British suppliers and customers after a 22% fall in the farmgate lamb price, despite the…
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Farron slams vascular decision as 'Dangerous' for local residents
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has blasted NHS Lancashire decision makers following the news that the legal bid to stop the Vascular Services Review process has been rejected. There had been hopes that…
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MP joins council to call for a fair share for rural councils
South Lakes MP Tim Farron joined with South Lakeland District Council to call for a 'fair deal' for Cumbria's rural councils. Tim joined other MPs and councils to lobby the government yesterday about…
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MP launches 'Love Local' campaign
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has asked residents to 'put the heart back into the high street and buy local' as part of his campaign to boost the local economy.
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MP thanks local businesses for taking on an apprentice
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has thanked local businesses for taking on an apprentice, after Cumbria County Council's local committee announced the first set of businesses who have joined the funded…
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Over a 1000 people sign Tim's A&E petition in 24 hours!
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has thanked local residents for their 'overwhelming' support of the campaign to bring Accident and Emergency services to Westmorland General Hospital. As of lunchtime today…
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MP welcomes action to protect local pubs
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has expressed his delight at today's announcement of the introduction of a statutory code of practice which will protect publicans from unfair treatment by large pub…
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MP gets rural fuel duty pledge into government's mid-term review
Local MP Tim Farron has urged the government to make good on the possibility mooted in its mid-term review of extending its successful rural fuel discount scheme to mainland rural communities like…
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MP thanks Cumbria's Mountain Rescue teams
Local MP Tim Farron has thanked Cumbria's Mountain Rescue teams for their 'commitment, bravery and determination' after a busy 2012 for the service.
