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MP put through paces at Kendal Leisure Centre
South Lakes MP Tim Farron was put through his paces during a visit to Kendal Leisure Centre.
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Farron slams Farming Minister for Commons Payment delays
An RPA source today revealed that hundreds of common land payment claims are still outstanding, despite Farming Minister George Eustice reportedly telling the Northern Farming Conference that he…
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Pharmacy cuts will add to NHS burden - Farron
Local MP Tim Farron has visited a Kendal pharmacy to discuss the impact of the government's damaging cuts to community pharmacy services. The impact will be particularly acute in areas like South…
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Farron praises businesses following apprenticeships boost
Figures released yesterday show the annual increase in apprenticeships in Westmorland and Lonsdale was more than five times higher than the Cumbrian average and more than double the national average.…
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MP backs blind access campaign
More must be done to improve accessibility for blind residents, according to South Lakes MP Tim Farron, who is backing a national campaign by Guide Dogs UK.
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Farron hosts homelessness policy debate to mark 50th anniversary of 'Cathy Come Home'
On the 50th anniversary of the ground-breaking BBC film Cathy Come Home, South Lakes MP Tim Farron hosted a discussion on homelessness policy in Parliament, with guests including the director of the…
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Fifth lowest unemployment rate in country shows strength of local businesses
With the constituency enjoying the fifth lowest unemployment rate in the country, Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has paid tribute to local businesses for their hard work and success.
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Farron presses health minister on Kendal radiotherapy unit
In a very personal plea in the House of Commons today, South Lakes MP Tim Farron pressed a health minister about plans for a radiotherapy unit at Westmorland General Hospital in Kendal.
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MP secures meeting on re-stocking River Kent
South Lakes MP Tim Farron secured a meeting last week between local anglers, and mangers from United Utilities and the Environment Agency, to look at issues facing the anglers following Storm Desmond…
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Money for Cumbria's bridges under threat
Cumbria's bridges are set to miss out on critical funding to improve flood resilience, unless the government changes its mind about slashing funding for infrastructure projects across Cumbria. South…