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Lib Dems Are The Party Of Community Politics - Farron
South Lakes MP and Lib Dem leader Tim Farron addressed the Lib Dem Spring conference yesterday, calling for a renewed focus on community politics.
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Lib Dems Secure Impressive By-Election Wins
The Liberal Democrats last night secured resounding victories in the County Council and Town Council by-elections in Kendal Strickland and Fell.
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MP and Mayor Urge Kidney Health Awareness
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron and Mayor of Kendal Chris Hogg are using World Kidney Day to urge residents to make themselves aware of kidney health.
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Joint Letter Makes Case For Kendal Court
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has signed a joint letter addressed to the Justice Secretary, to challenge the recent decision to close Kendal Court. The letter sets out proposals for making savings whilst…
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Lake District Project Shortlisted For Award
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron is urging local people to vote for a project to 'Fix the Fells', which could be in line for up to £28,000 of funding if it wins a public vote.
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South Lakeland Is Case Study For NHS Review Into Rural GP Funding Following MP Pressure
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that an NHS Review will look specifically at the issue of rural funding and use practices in the area as a case study, as Tim had…
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Pharmacies 'Essential Service' Says MP Amidst Funding Fears
Local pharmacies provide an "essential service" in rural areas and need to be supported, according to South Lakes MP Tim Farron, as pharmacies face funding cuts which could see up to 3000 close…
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Farron Calls For Urgency To Fix A591
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has written to the Transport Secretary urging greater urgency with the repair work on the A591, as local businesses continue to suffer from the closure.
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Common Land Farm Payment Delays 'Unfair And Dangerous' - Farron
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has called on the government's Rural Payments Agency not to delay claims relating to common land, as significant numbers of South Lakeland farmers are still waiting to…
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Lib Dems Save Wildlife Crime Unit From Extinction
The government has today decided to U-turn on its plans to axe the Wildlife Crime Unit, following pressure from the Liberal Democrats.