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MP to hold special Lakes Line Q&A session in Windermere
Local MP Tim Farron will hold a special drop-in session in Windermere this Friday to answer any questions people may have about the latest situation on the Lakes Line.
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Government leaving Lake District farmers in the dark over stewardship agreements – MP
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has criticised the Government for refusing to commit to extending high-level stewardship and entry-level stewardship agreements for some farmers beyond next year.
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Government greed costing local hospitals £2m a year – MP
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has hit out at the Government's draconian measures which are robbing local hospital trusts of millions of pounds.
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‘It’s one rule for the South East and another for the rest of us’ – MP hits out at Government threat to strip Govia Thameslink of franchise but not Arriva Northern
Responding to the news that the Government have threatened to strip rail operator Govia Thameslink of its franchises following poor performance, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron said:
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Council confirms Royalty Cinema as cultural asset in local plan
The Royalty Cinema in Bowness is likely to be deemed a 'cultural asset' thanks to moves by Liberal Democrat councillors on South Lakeland District Council.
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‘A huge success and a joy’ – Lakes Line heritage service gets glowing review from passengers
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed a passenger survey from the independent transport user watchdog, Transport Focus, which describes the interim rail service provided by West Coast Railways on the…
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Government must follow Transport Committee’s advice and put Lakes Line electrification back on the table - MP
Commenting on the new report from the House of Commons Transport Committee which called for the Government to re-think their decision to cancel Lakes Line electrification, local MP Tim Farron said:
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MP to host ‘Town Hall meeting’ in Milnthorpe
South Lakes MP Tim Farron will host his next 'Town Hall meeting' next Thursday at St Thomas' Church Milnthorpe from 7pm to 9pm.
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MP takes ‘Sack Northern’ petition to Downing Street
This afternoon South Lakes MP Tim Farron handed over the first 5,000 signatures to 10 Downing Street calling for Northern to be removed from operating the Furness and Lakes Lines.
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Government’s failure to set aside new NHS cash for public health is another kick in the teeth for Cumbria – MP
Local MP Tim Farron has criticised the Government's decision not to increase money for public health as part of their recent announcement on health spending.