Farron backs Cumbria's local newspapers
As Local Newspaper Week takes place (13-19 May),South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today praised local newspapers across Cumbria for being 'the glue that holds our communities together'.
15 May 2013
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MP calls for Electricity North West street lighting debate in Westminster
The utility company took a decision in 2011 that, following the death of a BT engineer who was working on a 'joint user pole', they could not guarantee the health and safety of third parties.
15 May 2013
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
'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