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Government neglects future of farming and risks disease outbreaks

Defra's continued neglect of the farming industry is undermining hardworking farmers across the UK according to Liberal Democrat Defra Spokesperson Tim Farron MP who has uncovered figures revealing a decline in the amount of Government funding charged with improving the UK's food security.

17 Feb 2009
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LOCAL CAMPAIGN WINS INQUIRY INTO MISSING ARNSIDE RESCUE BOAT

A campaign led by Councillor Ian Stewart and MP Tim Farron to bring back Arnside's rescue boat after it was removed last year by the coast guard, has achieved a major success after Transport Minister Jim Fitzpatrick agreed to hold an investigation into the boat's removal.

10 Feb 2009
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Farron joins launch of new Parliamentary Save the Pub Group

MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale Tim Farron has become a founder member of the All Party Parliamentary Save the Pub Group - which will bring together Parliamentarians who want to add their voice to the efforts to preserve and protect the British pub. The group had its inaugural meeting today.

4 Feb 2009
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