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Local Lib Dem councillor gains cross-party support for Cumbrian micro-franchise following Northern rail chaos
A local Lib Dem councillor in Kendal has gained cross-party support for a Cumbrian micro rail franchise.
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MP calls on Government to extend farming stewardship schemes post-Brexit
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has tabled a motion in the House of Commons calling on the Department for the Environment to extend the farming stewardship schemes by an initial two years.
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Rail compensation package is slap in the face for passengers – MP
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has criticised the Government's compensation package for disgruntled Northern commuters for only being available to people with season tickets.
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Northern have bitten off more than they can chew on the Lakes Line – MP
Commenting on the announcement that only three quarters of services cancelled by Northern will return from 30th July, South Lakes MP Tim Farron said:
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MP slams United Utilities bid to take water from Windermere
Local MP Tim Farron has criticised United Utilities for planning to take half a metre of water from Windermere, a plan which would make it impossible for most of the boats to operate on the lake.
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MP urges Home Secretary to stop the cuts to Cumbria’s police after 12% rise in crime
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has written to the Home Secretary, urging him to re-think the Government's decision to slash police numbers after new figures showed a sizeable increase in crime in Cumbria.
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South Lakes Lib Dems move to open up new parking in Kendal
Liberal Democrats in South Lakeland have moved to introduce more parking for local residents and visitors in Kendal.
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MP launches cross-party manifesto for radiotherapy
Local MP Tim Farron has today launched a cross-party manifesto for radiotherapy in Westminster.
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MP steps up fight for Windermere Ferry
Local MP Tim Farron has been working to alleviate the problems caused by the closure of the Windermere Ferry.
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Rail bosses pledge to look again at electrification after MP bids for new rail infrastructure package for the Lakes Line
Rail bosses have promised to look again at electrifying the Lakes Line following pressure from local MP Tim Farron.