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Leaving the European Union
On Friday 31st Jan 2020 the United Kingdom left the European Union. The Liberal Democrats believe that simply leaving the EU will not solve every one of the UK's problems and that to tackle the big…
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South Lakes MP hails huge community campaign win after Government announce plans to Sack Northern
Commenting on today's news that the Government have stripped Arriva of their Northern franchise, local MP Tim Farron said: "This is a big, big win for rail passengers here in Cumbria and across the…
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South Lakes MP warns that new proposed migrant salary threshold would still be a wrecking ball to Lake District hospitality sector
Commenting on today's report released by the Migration Advisory Committee that recommends that Government to drop the salary threshold for immigrants from £30,000 to £25,600, local MP Tim Farron…
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South Lakes MP runs every day in January to raise money for eating disorder charity
Local MP Tim Farron has been running every day this month to raise money for BEAT, a charity which supports people with eating disorders across the UK.
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MP praises local campaigners after plans for houseboats on Grasmere are axed
Commenting on the news that Lowther Estates have dropped plans to allow holiday house boats on Grasmere, South Lakes MP Tim Farron said: "This is a massive win for community campaigning.
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Minister agrees to meet South Lakes MP over Government plans which would cripple Lake District tourism industry
In the House of Commons yesterday local MP Tim Farron urged the Government to ditch plans which would make it much harder for local businesses to recruit workers from overseas.
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South Lakes MP meets with Transport minister to make the case for a comprehensive bus service for Cumbria
Local MP Tim Farron made the case for better bus services for Cumbria during a meeting with Transport minister Baroness Vere last week.
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South Lakes MP congratulates Christmas card competition winner
Last week local MP Tim Farron presented Molly Straughton-Lowe, a pupil at Grange primary school with a book token and a certificate at a school assembly after her design was selected as the winner of…
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‘Kendal flood prevention scheme must go ahead’ South Lakes MP tells Parliament
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, local MP Tim Farron made the case for the Environment Agency's flood relief scheme for the River Kent to go ahead.
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MP calls for Cumbria coal mine to be put on hold after new report deems it incompatible with UK climate ambitions
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is calling for a pause on plans for a coal mine in Cumbria, after a new report undermined the case for it not having a negative effect on the environment.