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Farron calls for reinstatement of hospital pathology lab
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has called for the reinstatement of the pathology laboratory at Westmorland General Hospital
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Farron launches South Lakes Fairtrade fortnight in Windermere
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is urging local residents to participate in Fairtrade fortnight this month. Tim visited the Co-op store in Windermere to kick off efforts in the South Lakes to support the…
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MP calls on county council to stop bus route axe plans
Local MP Tim Farron has today called on the Conservative-led county council to stop plans to axe local bus services and instead put their plans out to consultation with local residents.
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MP calls on Chancellor to cut proposed fuel duty rise
Local MP Tim Farron has today written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer calling on him to axe the planned fuel duty rise in his budget this month.
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Farron supports return to headage payments
Cumbrian MP, Tim Farron, has welcomed calls from the Environment Select Committee to return to the former system of headage payments to support struggling hill farmers.
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Farron calls on Government to put ‘safety first’ for future of Search and Rescue
Speaking in a debate this morning on the provision of helicopters for Search and Rescue Cumbrian MP, Tim Farron, called on the Government to retain 24 hour cover through Search and Rescue to ensure…
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Farron takes teaching assistant fight to Westminster
South Lakes MP, Tim Farron, has today tabled a parliamentary motion opposing controversial plans to cut the salaries of many local teaching assistant salaries by Cumbria County Council. …
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Farron and community campaign saves Grizedale Forest!
Local MP Tim Farron is celebrating along with campaigners across the South Lakes after the government announced they will halt plans to privatise the remaining public forests.
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Farron urges Chancellor to review fuel duty for volunteers
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has urged the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, to consider a complete overhaul of mileage allowances for volunteers who donate their time, vehicle…
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MP holds Youth Forum for local school students
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron held a Youth Forum last week, to meet with local school students and get their opinions on both local and national issues.
