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MP calls on England to boycott World Cup if FIFA fail to withdraw it from Russia
Former Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron is calling on England to boycott the World Cup if FIFA fail to withdraw it from Russia.
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Lib Dem MP welcomes party’s decision to vote for councils to be given the power to increase tax on second homes
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed the decision taken at the Liberal Democrat spring conference in Southport this weekend to pass a motion which calls for Local Authorities to be given the power to…
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MP launches petition to save local community pharmacies
Local MP Tim Farron has launched a petition to urge the Government to take action to save local community pharmacies.
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MP calls for electric shock dog collars to be banned
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called for the ban on electric shock dog collars to be extended across the UK.
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Massive win as health bosses agree to provide out-of-hours youth mental health services for South Cumbria
Health bosses in South Cumbria have today agreed to provide out-of-hours mental health services for young people, following a campaign by local MP Tim Farron.
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MP calls for precision medicines for people with cystic fibrosis to be made available in the UK
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has written to the Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, urging him to ensures people with cystic fibrosis get access to new precision medicines which are currently available in…
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MP proposes bill to improve hospital journeys for the elderly
South Lakes MP Tim Farron will step up his campaign to improve hospital journeys for older people by introducing a Presentation Bill in the House of Commons tomorrow (6th March).
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MP opens new bar and post office at Heron Hill Care Home
On Thursday (1st March) local MP Tim Farron officially opened the new bar and post office at Heron Hill Care Home in Kendal
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MP secures Transport for the North’s backing for A591 investment
Local MP Tim Farron has secured the support of Transport for the North for a key Cumbrian road to be included in a new Government funding scheme.
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‘Massive waiting times for people with hearing problems shows Government is once again short-changing South Cumbria’ – MP
Local MP Tim Farron has urged the Government to provide extra funding to South Cumbria's hospitals after new figures revealed people with hearing problems are having to wait up to a year for tests.