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A591 Must Re-Open in 'Weeks' - Farron
Tim Farron MP has called in parliament for the A591 to open in a "matter of weeks, not months", as he highlighted the crucial role it plays for local businesses.
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Farron: New Homes Need Affordable Flood Insurance
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has written to the Prime Minister to urge changes to a new flood insurance scheme, which would otherwise leave those in new homes unprotected and therefore liable for…
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Farron Meets Floods Minister
South Lakes MP Tim Farron met today with Floods Minister Rory Stewart MP, showing him affected areas in Sandylands, to put pressure on the government to help residents affected by the floods.
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Police Cuts Report Proves Residents Right
A damning report by the Home Affairs Select Committee into the shelved changes to police funding has vindicated the concerns shown by Cumbrian residents, according to South Lakes MP Tim Farron.
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Farron Calls For Army To Help Rebuild A591
Tim Farron MP has this morning called for more money to repair Cumbria's damaged infrastructure, and insisted that exceptional measures must be taken to reopen the A591.
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Lib Dem Fundraiser For Flood Victims
Westmorland and Lonsdale Liberal Democrats' annual Christmas Fair has been cancelled, in order to raise money instead for flood victims.
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Farron Welcomes Rail Improvements
Tim Farron MP has welcomed the announcement of increased rail services to Manchester Airport, as well as a commitment to push ahead with electrification, which the government has announced as part of…
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Farron Calls For Holiday Home Help
Following the devastating flooding which has hit South Lakeland in the past few days, Tim Farron MP has called for second-home owners in the area to show "solidarity" with local people and offer…
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Farron Calls On Government To Apply For EU Funding
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron is calling on the UK government to apply for a grant from the EU's Solidarity Fund to help support communities devastated by flooding in Northern England.
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Farron Demands Flood Repair Funds
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has called on the government to provide additional funding to Cumbria, to help deal with the aftermath of the recent floods. Following the extreme flooding of the last…