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Farron meets Settlebeck students in parliament
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron met Settlebeck School students in parliament last week.
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MP opens care home summer fete
Local MP Tim Farron officially cut the ribbon to open the Summerhill Care Home Summer Fete on Saturday, which was organised to raise funds for Age UK. Tim attended the event on Saturday…
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Farron spends first day after leadership touring constituency villages
After officially standing down as leader of the Liberal Democrats yesterday afternoon, Tim Farron today spent his first day after the leadership starting his Summer Tour of local villages.
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Gove's broken promise could be end of British family farm
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has accused Michael Gove of "breaking a campaign promise" after he set out plans to cut subsidies for farmers unless they meet certain criteria.
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GSK must leave 'dowry' to support future investment and protect jobs
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has called for pharmaceutical giant GSK to leave a dowry behind to make future investment in the site more attractive for a potential buyer and support local jobs.
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MP launches series of 'Town Hall' meetings
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is to launch a series of 'town hall meetings' alongside his annual summer tour this year.
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Kentmere Ward is safe if staffed properly - Farron
An inspection by the CQC into mental health wards run by the Cumbria Partnership NHS Trust has found that they require improvement.
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Farron fights for Hill Farm Allowance to protect local farmers
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has today expressed his disappointment that the DEFRA Minister Michael Gove MP refused to commit to protecting local farmers by introducing a Hill Farm Allowance. Figures…
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Farron campaign victory for direct airport trains
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed an important victory for his long-running campaign for more direct trains from Windermere to Manchester Airport, with the news that hybrid trains will start…
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GSK announcement adds to government neglect of Cumbria - Farron
Today's announcement by GSK to cancel their planned investment at their Ulverston site shows the Government has taken its eye off the ball when it comes to the Cumbrian economy, according to South…