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MP secures Parliamentary debate on flooding in Cumbria
Next Tuesday morning (19th) local MP Tim Farron will lead a debate in Parliament on the subject of flooding in Cumbria.
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Latest admission of failure proves that Cumbria Partnership Trust is not fit for purpose - MP
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has once again described Cumbria's mental health trust as not fit for purpose after they admitted to not giving their staff the proper training to treat young people with…
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MP backs campaign to bring heart screening for young people to Kendal
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has thrown his weight behind the campaign to save young lives by bringing heart screening to Kendal.
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News of cheaper rail fares for Cumbria signals community campaign is working - MP
Local MP Tim Farron says that the community campaign for better local rail services is working after Northern announced it is slashing train fares in South Cumbria this month.
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Prime Minister fails to stand up for rural communities over bank closures
During Prime Minister's Questions this afternoon, local MP Tim Farron urged Theresa May to properly compensate communities that have been abandoned by the banks and forced to use online banking…
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Farmers being sold down the river by irresponsible Government - MP
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has accused the Government of irresponsibility of titanic proportions after it was revealed that they haven't conducted any analysis of the impact of Brexit on sheep farming…
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MP calls for Government to start listening to brave South Lakes head teachers
During a debate in Parliament on school funding yesterday, local MP Tim Farron urged the Government to start listening to local head teachers who are publicly speaking out about the damage that…
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MP pushes Government to tax online giants to help save the high street
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, South Lakes MP Tim Farron urged the Government to help save the high street by taxing internet companies more to fund cuts to high street business…
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MP holds summit with hospitality leaders to discuss Government plans for immigration
Local MP Tim Farron met with leaders of the Lake District's hospitality industry yesterday in Windermere to hear their concerns over the Government's new Immigration Bill.
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MP accuses Conservatives of fobbing off local communities over tax rise on B4RN
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has slammed the Conservative Government for reneging on their promise to review their decision to scrap tax relief on a scheme which helps to bring high speed broadband to…
