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Farron speaks out against Freedom of Information restrictions
Local MP Tim Farron is intending to speak in a House of Commons debate on the Freedom of Information Bill this Friday.
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Farron presses Sport England for Berners pool support
Local MP, Tim Farron has today written to the Chief Executive of Sport England, Jennie Price asking for help in reopening the Berners swimming pool in Grange-over-Sands. The pool, which opened in…
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"Regulation on biofuel production would help local farmers, and the environment"- Farron
Local MP Tim Farron has today backed calls for regulation of the production of biofuels. While biofuels are unquestionably greener and more environmentally friendly, unless their production is…
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Farron presses Brown to reverse post offices decision
Local MP, Tim Farron has today written to the man expected by most to be Britain's next Prime Minister, Gordon Brown urging him to reconsider the government's position on proposed post office…
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"Blair's rural legacy is a disaster" - Farron
Local MP, Tim Farron, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Hill Farming has criticised Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair for his poor record on rural affairs ahead of the expected…
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Farron gets Ministerial confirmation on extra hospital cash
and challenges trusts to use it wisely Local MP, Tim Farron has received confirmation from the Minister for Health Services Rosie Winterton that the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Trust begun…
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MP on the spot at Walk Cumbria events
Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, will be in the hot seat at two events organised as part of the Walk Cumbria Mission; on Friday night Tim will be facing an audience of young people who…
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Farron backs 'Race for Life' in parliament
Local MP, Tim Farron has today tabled a parliamentary motion in support of Cancer Research UK's 'Race for Life' campaign. The 'Race for Life' was first organised in 1994 and has since raised millions…
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MP BLASTS GOVERNMENT DELAY ON POST OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Local MP Tim Farron has accused the Government of 'playing politics' with local post offices.
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"Dales signpost needed for M6" - Farron
Local MP, Tim Farron has today called for the installation of a signpost before junction 37 of the M6, alerting drivers to the fact that the Yorkshire Dales are only a short distance from the…