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MP slams rail fare increases
A report released today shows that UK commuters pay up to 6 times more on rail fares than their European counterparts. Local MP Tim Farron has criticised train companies for the latest price…
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MP urges online safety as dating app crime emerges
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has urged residents to take care online, as he reveals that over the last two years, the first crimes linked to dating apps have taken place in Cumbria.
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Council Tax Reduction Scheme gives boost to most vulnerable
As money gets tight approaching Christmas, local MP Tim Farron has thanked the District Council for choosing to continue a scheme which will give a boost to those facing the greatest hardship.
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MP praises council as housing waiting list falls
Local MP Tim Farron has congratulated the council following a fall in the number of people on the social housing waiting list, saying it shows the benefits of the district council's plan to build…
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Farmers paid late deserve immediate cash this year - Farron
Farmers who received last year's farm support payments after the payment window ended should have this year's claims paid in full immediately, according to South Lakes MP Tim Farron.
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Christmas radio show to feature MP
This Christmas Day, local MP Tim Farron will present a selection of his musical highlights from the year in a show which will air on Lakeland Radio from 1-3pm.
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MP plants commemorative tree for 80th anniversary of gardens
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has planted a tree to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the opening of Promenade Gardens in Arnside. Tim planted a Rowan tree in the gardens on Saturday morning,…
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Local charity promotes wellbeing through art
South Lakes MP Tim Farron tried his hand at charcoal drawing during a visit to a local mental health charity on Friday.
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Farron: Government must invest in Cumbrian broadband
The government must do more to ensure rural areas have a decent broadband connection, according to South Lakes MP Tim Farron. New research from Ofcom shows that more than a million homes across the…
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Farron: Use drugs giant fine to create rural pharmacy fund
The government should use the £84.2 million fine given to drugs giant Pfizer last week to support small rural pharmacies, according to South Lakes MP Tim Farron.