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MP praises council’s ‘bold’ new housing plan
Local MP Tim Farron has praised South Lakeland District Council's 'bold' new initiative to help tackle a shortage of rental homes in the area.
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Farron backs calls for a ‘fraud prevention league table’ for banks
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is backing calls for a 'fraud prevention league table' for banks so consumers more information when choosing where they put their money.
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MP encourages people in South Cumbria to take part in national radiotherapy consultation
As part of his ongoing campaign to bring a radiotherapy unit to Westmorland General Hospital, local MP Tim Farron is encouraging people to take part in a national consultation about radiotherapy…
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MP slams Government for completely ignoring Cumbria in new HS2 plans
Local MP Tim Farron has hit out at the Government for completely ignoring Cumbria after new plans showed that HS2 trains from London will pass through the county without stopping.
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Farron – Rail fares rise another kick in the teeth for South Lakes commuters
Commenting on today's news that rail fares are set for their biggest increase in the last five years, South Lakes MP Tim Farron said:
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MP accuses Health Secretary of undermining Cumbrian health trust over future of local mental health services
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has demanded that the Secretary of State for Health should stop undermining the Cumbria Partnership Trust over the future of local mental health services.
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MP commemorates two years since Storm Desmond
Local MP Tim Farron has today (5th December) tabled a motion in Parliament to mark two years to the day since Storm Desmond hit the South Lakes.
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Farron blasts NHS England bosses for not backing down on NHS service charges
Local MP Tim Farron has hit out at NHS England bosses for not backing down on proposed service charges.
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Farron – changes to local care services opens door for new Urgent Care Centre for the South Lakes
Local MP Tim Farron says the door may be open for a new Urgent Care Centre at Westmorland General Hospital following changes to the management for the hospital's Primary Care Assessment Service…
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MP backs campaign to beat pancreatic cancer
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is tabling a motion in Parliament in support of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
