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Farron: Ofcom ruling reflects neglect of rural areas
Commenting on today's Ofcom ruling ordering the separation of BT from its Openreach division, Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron said:
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Farron: Conservative funding cut lets down Cumbria
Commenting on the news this morning that the Conservative leader of Eden District Council is criticising the Local Enterprise Partnership for the size of grant it has been awarded by the Government,…
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Farron hails Kendal business hub success
On the one year anniversary of its opening, local MP Tim Farron has hailed the success of the Mintworks business hub in Kendal. Tim said it was an "ambitious decision by the council which has brought…
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Lakes MP sleeps out to raise money and awareness for young rough sleepers
On Thursday night, South Lakeland MP Tim Farron swapped his bed for a sleeping bag and joined around a thousand fundraisers at Centrepoint's London Sleep Out.
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South Lakes leads Arts and Culture ranking
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that South Lakeland has been ranked in the top 2% of all local authorities in the country for its arts and culture offerings.
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Farron stands up for contaminated blood victims in Parliament
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called in Parliament today for a fairer financial settlement for the loved ones of constituents infected by diseases as a result of contaminated blood transfusions over…
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MP backs council proposals for scenic new Kendal path
Local MP Tim Farron is backing plans for a £150,000+ project to create a new cycleway along the route of the former Lancaster Canal.
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£90 insurance tax hike for hard-pressed families
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has condemned the government's decision to sneak an insurance tax hike into yesterday's Autumn Statement, which will leave the typical family to fork out an additional £90 a…
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Autumn statement lets Cumbria down
Local MP Tim Farron has commented on today's autumn statement.
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Farron: RPA boss must deliver on payment promises
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has insisted that the Rural Payments Agency must live up to its promises, following the appearance of its boss Mark Grimshaw in parliament yesterday. Tim has also…