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Farron cautions against search and rescue decision
South Lakes MP Tim Farron today warned against premature plans to end Search and Rescue Services from RAF Boulmer in 2015, announced by the Transport Secretary.
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MP backs Cumbria community messaging scheme
Local MP Tim Farron has signed up to a new community messaging scheme allowing local residents to have a single focal point for news from various agencies like Trading Standards, Cumbria Police and…
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Farron welcomes important wins for South Lakes in Chancellor's autumn statement
Local MP, Tim Farron, has welcomed provisions within today's Autumn Statement that will help benefit residents across the South Lakes and support those who are worst off while continuing to promote a…
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MP calls for clarity for Thomas Cook and Arcadia group staff in Kendal
Local MP Tim Farron has called on both Thomas Cook and Arcadia Group to be clear about their future plans for their stores and their staff based in the South Lakes
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MP presents prize to Christmas card winner
The long awaited results of Tim's annual Christmas card competition, which received entries from nearly 300 children from local primary schools, were announced today.
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MP calls for government to intervene following damning report on hospital trust
Local MP Tim Farron has called on the government to step in and act as a report from Dr Foster intelligence has said that the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Trust (UHMBT) has the worst death…
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Farron uses DEFRA questions to call on the government to provide more support to tenant farmers
South Lakes MP, Tim Farron, has used questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to gain assurances from the Government that tenant farmers will be able to secure the…
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Farron calls on public to 'have their say' on BBC Radio Cumbria
Cumbrian MP, Tim Farron, is today calling on residents across the South Lakes and Cumbria to have their say on the future of BBC Radio Cumbria and to express their objections to proposals to make…
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Farron meets national cancer chief to press case for radiotherapy at Kendal
This morning South Lakes MP Tim Farron, met with the Government's National Clinical Director for Cancer and End of Life Care, Professor Sir Mike Richards, to discuss his campaign to bring a…
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MP says hospital crisis could be alleviated if acute services are brought back to Westmorland General
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today called on hospital bosses to help alleviate pressure on Furness General and the Royal Lancaster Infirmary by moving acute services back to Westmorland General…