"New Report adds weight to fight against EID"- Farron
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed a report on the plight of rural hill farmers and calls on the EU Commission to rethink their policy before it's too late.
9 Sep 2008
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Post Office Ltd have duty to provide a service at Elterwater
Responding to the closure of Elterwater's post office, local MP Tim Farron said: "Elterwater Post Office, and for that matter those at Burneside and Kirkland, were not on Post Office Ltd's list of closures. The Post Office has a duty to provide a service in these places, and should get on with providing a temporary service while they sort out a permanent solution."
9 Sep 2008
Government must not threaten rural GP services through Pharmacy White Paper
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has responded to the Government's consultation on the Pharmacy White Paper with a plea for GPs to retain the ability to dispense drugs to residents in rural areas.
9 Sep 2008
MP joins Lib Dem colleagues to demand backdating of benefits continues
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today pledged to sign a parliamentary motion to call on the Government to not cut the time that they backdate benefit payments for from 12 months to just 3.
4 Sep 2008
"Stamp duty plans do not go far enough" says MP
Local MP Tim Farron has spoken out over the Government's stamp duty freeze, announcing that it will do little to help the people of the South Lakes. Statistics released last week have shown that the average house price within our area is a staggering £244, 016. The Government's proposal is that home buyers will not have to pay stamp duty for properties with values under £175,000, in an attempt to kick start a stagnating market.
2 Sep 2008
Community litter pick shows determination to keep estate clean
South Lakes MP Tim Farron joined forces with local councilors and residents recently to help clean up the Kirkbarrow estate in Kendal.
1 Sep 2008