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Government figures prove that second home ownership in much of Cumbria is 'excessive'
Communities are becoming nonviable due to high levels of second home ownership according to local MP Tim Farron.
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Farron Presents Arnside Petition to Transport Minister
Local MP Tim Farron yesterday presented Transport Minister Jim Fitzpatrick with a petition demanding the Maritime and Coastguard Agency restore the Arnside Coastguard.
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Farron Presents Arnside Petition to Transport Minister
Local MP Tim Farron yesterday presented Transport Minister Jim Fitzpatrick with a petition demanding the Maritime and Coastguard Agency restore the Arnisde Coastguard.
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Queen's Speech a huge disappointment-Farron
Speaking after the Government set out its agenda for the forthcoming Parliament, local MP Tim Farron has described today's Queen Speech as a missed opportunity for Labour to inject some much needed…
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Marine Bill must have "teeth" to be effective says Farron
Shadow Secretary of State for DEFRA Tim Farron MP has welcomed the announcement made today in the Queens Speech that the Government intends to introduce a Marine Bill into Parliament; but has warned…
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Farron concerned for long term future of Woolworths
Following yesterday's announcement that Woolworths is to go into administration, MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that stores will remain open until Christmas but has called for the North West…
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Report proves that Government knew about Organophosphate poisoning in advance
Shadow Secretary of State for DEFRA Tim Farron MP has called on the Government to respond to the uncovering of an explosive report which shows that the health dangers associated with organophosphates…
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MEAT STRIKE THREATENS TURKEY SUPPLIES WARNS FARRON
Last week's decision by the meat industry to go on strike for three days in December could cause disruption to turkey supplies in the run up to Christmas according to Shadow Secretary of State for…
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Young people make their voices heard at MP's youth forum
Last week South Lakes MP Tim Farron ran another of his regular youth forums. The youth forum, which has been running successfully since 2005, was set up to give the area's young people a chance to…
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'Outlook for dairy farmers is bleak unless government acts' says Farron
The North West regional dairy board along with representatives from the National Farmers Union yesterday met with Shadow Secretary of State for DEFRA Tim Farron MP to discuss the problems facing…