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We must trust our headteachers to make the right choice over reopening schools – MP
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is urging the Government to trust headteachers to decide when it is right for their school to safely reopen.
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MP helps launch calls for more mental health support for health and care staff
On Mental Health Awareness Week, South Lakes MP Tim Farron and the Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to ramp up mental health support for health and care staff to ensure "world-class"…
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MP thanks the public for not flocking to the Lake District this weekend
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has thanked the public for not rushing back to the Lake District at the weekend.
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MP leads cross party call for cash for councils to support COVID crisis response
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is at the forefront of cross party calls for urgent additional funding for local authorities going "above and beyond" in their response to the COVID-19 crisis.
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MP writes open letter to Prime Minister calling for travel limit to prevent influx of visitors heading to the Lake District
This morning, local MP Tim Farron has written an open letter to the Prime Minister calling for there to be a maximum limit on the number of miles people can drive for exercise to help to stop a surge…
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Eden Lakes County Councillor, Neil Hughes, writes to the Herald to flag problem with future funding for Eden
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Cumbria Household Waste Recycling Centres to reopen with restrictions in place
The Labour/Liberal Democrat executive of Cumbria County Council have decided that their Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) will be reopened from Tuesday 12 May for a restricted service…
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Leader's tribute to resilient council staff
The leader of Eden District Council, Liberal Democrat councillor Virginia Taylor, has paid tribute to the authority's staff for their dedication and resilience in keeping services running during the…
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MP joins calls to end frozen pensions for veterans abroad ahead of 75th anniversary of VE Day
Ahead of the 75th anniversary of VE Day tomorrow, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has thrown his weight behind the campaign for the Government to restore full state pensions to World War Two veterans who…
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MP urges people not to travel to the Lake District this bank holiday weekend
Ahead of the bank holiday weekend, local MP Tim Farron is calling for people not to travel to the Lake District to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.