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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.
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‘Stop passing the buck’ – MP blasts health authorities over not licensing vital drugs for people with Phenylketonuria
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has hit out over buck-passing between health authorities in Britain which is leading to a vital drug being denied for people with Phenylketonuria,
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New emergency services masts are a missed opportunity to improve mobile coverage for local people – MP
Local MP Tim Farron has criticised the Government's decision not to allow provision for better mobile coverage on new emergency services masts being built in some South Lakes villages.
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Minister agrees to MP’s calls for Lakes marketing campaign following rail chaos
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed commitments from the Government to get Northern Rail to fund a marketing campaign for the Lake District.
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MP calls for new rail franchise for Cumbria
Local MP Tim Farron has called for there to be a new rail franchise for the three local train lines that operate in Cumbria.
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Victory for local people as MP helps trains get back on the Lakes Line
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has celebrated the return of trains back on the Lakes Line after a long campaign.
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Lakes Line shuttle service must be up and running as soon as possible – MP
Local MP Tim Farron has been keeping up the pressure on rail bosses following Saturday's march in protest of the ongoing chaos on the Lakes Line.
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MP meets Campaign for National Parks to make the case for controls on second homes
Local MP Tim Farron has raised the issue of excessive second home ownership during a meeting with the Campaign for National Parks in Parliament.