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Local MP wants Great North Swim televised on the BBC
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today written to the Director General of the BBC asking them to televise this year's Great North Swim event live.
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Double blow as A590 roundabout plan is shelved
South Lakes MP Tim Farron and Low Furness County Councillor Janet Willis have reacted angrily to the news that the Highways Agency will not be building a roundabout at Greenodd.
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MP thanks Police for their hard work during Appleby Horse Fair
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today expressed his gratitude to Cumbria Police for their hard work during this years Appleby Horse Fair.
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MP challenges county council over further failings in Childrens Services
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has today stepped up his criticism of the county council after news came to light that while senior staff were trying to publicly defend a critical report, they had also…
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New report shows the need for super-fast broadband
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has today said that the County Council has 'one chance' to build a broadband network that will deliver for people in Cumbria.
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1100 extra two-year olds in Cumbria to get free early-years education
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has joined with Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg to welcome news that 1100 two-year-old children from disadvantaged backgrounds in Cumbria will now receive free early years…
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Farron welcomes news of flexibility around CAP reform 'greening' measures
Following the meeting of EU Agriculture Ministers in Brussels last week to discuss the future of the Common Agricultural Policy, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has welcomed the suggestion that Pillar 2…
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Farron welcomes major victory as caravan tax is slashed
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has thanked local businesses for their support following the news that his campaign against the 'caravan tax' has been successful.
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'Farming figures are welcome news'
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has today backed the National Farmers Union (NFU) campaign called Farming Delivers and welcomed news that the agriculture sector has grown in the last 12 months.
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MP calls for urgent bus routes meeting after tender results
Local MP Tim Farron has called for an urgent meeting with the County Council, Stagecoach and the new bus providers to talk to them about local issues and make sure residents do not see a dip in…
