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MP congratulates Lib Dem councillors
Local MP Tim Farron has congratulated local Liberal Democrat councillors following the county council elections yesterday.
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100 young people across Cumbria stripped of housing benefit
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has slammed the Conservative government for removing housing benefit from 100 young people across Cumbria. The Liberal Democrats have committed to reversing the cut, which…
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'Inadequate' care homes show need for social care investment - Farron
Local MP Tim Farron has called for an urgent cash injection for our social care system, as a second care home in Kendal has been rated 'inadequate' in a month.
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Lib Dems commit to ending rough sleeping
South Lakes MP and Lib Dem leader Tim Farron has committed to ending the scandal of rough sleeping in Britain.
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Lakes Line delays let local people down - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has accused the Conservatives of letting local people down, after the Rail Minister this week refused to give a date for the electrification of the Lakes Line.
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Existing schools starved of cash as government prioritises free school experiment
South Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has backed a report, published today, which slams the government's school funding policy. He has accused the government of pursuing an ideologically-driven agenda to…
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Farron: More must be done to tackle child obesity crisis
Figures released today show that South Lakeland has the lowest level of obesity of any area in Cumbria. South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed this news, but insists that far more still needs to be…
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Move Crown Court work to Kendal - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today called for Crown Court work to take place at Kendal Court. This would save money and offer a lifeline to Kendal Court, which is currently earmarked for closure.
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Tim pays tribute to Clare's energy and achievements
Local MP Tim Farron has paid tribute to Clare Feeney Johnson who is stepping down the County Council after 8 years of service. Clare continues as a Liberal Democrat District and Town councillor…
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Farron: Conservatives are a threat to local health services
Local MP Tim Farron has today visited Westmorland General Hospital in Kendal. Tim has warned that the Conservatives' plans are a threat to local health services and the hospital, adding that only the…
