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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…
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Farron calls on other supermarkets to follow Morrisons' lead
Following the news that Morrisons have committed to buy all their fresh meat from the UK, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on the other 'big four' supermarkets to follow suit.
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MP visits proposed power plant site with local campaigners
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has joined local campaigners to visit the site of a proposed new power plant and energy storage site in Old Hutton. Tim has said that the proposal is "clearly inappropriate"…
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Moving towards a plastic-free South Lakes - Farron joins film director for panel discussion
Local MP Tim Farron yesterday evening took part in a discussion panel on environmental issues following the screening of the documentary film 'A Plastic Ocean', which highlights the growing…
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Real terms pay cut for Cumbria's teachers an 'insult' - Farron
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has said the government's decision to give a real terms pay cut to Cumbria's 4782 teachers is an "insult". The government's pay review body has decided once…
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Farron meets local tourism leaders
South Lakes MP Tim Farron met with local tourism industry leaders at a meeting of the Lake District Hotels Association on Friday. Tim gave a short speech before taking part in a Q&A about the…
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Farron welcomes World Heritage Site status but warns Lake District must remain a viable place to live
UNESCO has today granted the Lake District World Heritage Site status. South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has welcomed the decision, saying it will boost the local tourist economy, but has warned that the…
