MP calls on residents to "Love your local market"
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is calling on local residents from across South Lakeland to throw their support behind their local markets.
14 May 2013
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'Mobile broadband funds must be spent in Cumbria' - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has renewed calls for mobile broadband to be rolled out throughout Cumbria, following the Government's moves to announce the business that will deliver the scheme.
14 May 2013
MP calls for government to give small businesses the same relief as charity shops
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today called on government ministers to give small businesses the same support and relief that charity shops currently receive.
13 May 2013
Farron backs Dairy Coaltion pressure to call in code breakers
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has backed calls made by the NFU and the Dairy Coalition who are asking the Government to 'call in' milk buyers who do not implement the voluntary code.
13 May 2013
Farron welcomes protected status for Lakeland Herdwick
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed new that the famous Lakeland Kerdwick meat has been granted EU protected status, putting it alongside Champagne, Scotch Whisky and Parma Ham.
13 May 2013
Supermarket Ombudsman 'Will give real support to Cumbria's farmers' - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the passing into law of the Grocery Code Adjudicator Bill, commonly known as the Supermarket Ombudsman, as "real support for Cumbria's farmers."
29 Apr 2013