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Farron: 'Olympic torch will bring huge tourist opportunities to the South Lakes'
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that the South Lakes will be a part of the Olympic torch relay route.
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MP: 'Grayrigg verdict shows that we must act to make sure this never, ever happens again - and why a public inquiry is still needed'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today at the end of the Inquest into the Grayrigg train crash called on the government to act on the report and make sure that this tragedy is never repeated.
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Farron: 'Report shows the urgent need for housing in the South Lakes'
Local MP Tim Farron today will be joining the National Housing Federation in Kendal to formally launch a report which highlights the urgent for need for housing in the South Lakes and Furness.
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Farron takes radiotherapy petition to the streets!
Local MP Tim Farron has taken the next step in his radiotherapy campaign, by taking it to the bird cage in Kendal's town centre.
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MP welcomes additional £500,000 for Cumbria's schools
South Lakes MP, Tim Farron, has welcomed the Government's announcement morning that an additional £500million has been allocated to address the shortage in pupil places being experienced by some…
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Farron uses Prime Ministers Question time to call for strategy to grow Britain's farming industry
In light of announcements earlier this week that the world's population has now hit 7 billion, South Lakes MP Tim Farron, today asked the Prime Minister to bring forward a credible government…
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Farron applauds Christmas companionship campaign
South Lakes MP Tim has tabled an Early Day Motion supporting the "Companionship at Christmas" campaign, which aims to improve the quality of life for older people over the festive period.
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Farron sounds out electrifying new plans
South Lakes MP, Tim Farron, last week met with National Grid representatives to discuss plans for the North West Coast connections project, which will champion Cumbria as a key national centre for…
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MP urges HSBC to reprieve Ambleside and Sedbergh branches
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today slammed HSBC's decision to close their Sedbergh and Ambleside branches.
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Farron welcomes grant opportunities for local green projects
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed the Green Insurance Company's 'Green Grants' initiative which offers £40,000 worth of funding to worthy organisations in the UK.
