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MP welcomes Tour of Britain to South Lakeland
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has tabled a motion in parliament to welcome the Tour of Britain cycling race to South Lakeland.
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Cumbria Police seize hundreds of weapons
Almost 800 weapons have been confiscated by Cumbria Police over the last year, including almost 200 guns, according to figures obtained by South Lakes MP Tim Farron.
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MP welcomes new power cut hotline
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed a new national hotline which will be launched next week for residents to report power cuts and get advice.
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Farron slams RPA for 'Inexcusable Delays'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has slammed the Rural Payments Agency for 'inexcusable delays'. Some local farmers have still not received their support payments for 2015.
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Farron Backs British Farmers Post-Brexit
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron met yesterday with local NFU representatives to discuss the future of UK farming post-Brexit. Tim has pledged to fight for British farmers.
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MP visits Kendal-based hydropower company Gilkes
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron last week visited key local employer Gilkes. Tim met members of the team and was shown around the factory.
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Farron encourages young people to consider apprenticeships
Following the release of GCSE and A Level results, South Lakes MP Tim Farron is encouraging young people to consider apprenticeships. A recent report shows that apprentices and graduates are likely…
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NHS reforms must not be an excuse for service cuts - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has insisted that the government's plans for NHS reform must not simply end up as an excuse for cuts to services. A report released today suggests that NHS services in South…
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Farron raises concerns about pressure on local health staff
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has raised concerns about the pressure on local NHS staff, as the latest figures show that local health services lose more time to sickness absence than other areas.
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Farron congratulates students on GCSE results
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has congratulated students on their GCSE results, which have been released today.