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MP appeals for 2015 Torchlight volunteers!
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has issued a call encouraging local people to come forward as volunteers for this year's Kendal Torchlight Carnival.
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Unemployment is 126 lower than a year ago - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed news that unemployment in Westmorland & Lonsdale is 126 people lower than a year ago. These figures give Westmorland amongst the lowest unemployment rate in…
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Farron signs Holocaust Memorial Book and says 'Never again'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron and Liberal Democrat Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Spokesperson has signed the Holocaust Memorial Book and said that we 'must never forget'.
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Farron backs call for more protection for dairy farmers
South Lakes MP and chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Hill Farming, Tim Farron, has called for more protection for farmers against rapid cuts in milk prices. Tim's call backs that made by…
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Farron welcomes another defibrillator for Kendal
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has praised local councillor Alvin Finch for securing funding for a new defibrillator for Ghyllside School and Kirkland ward.
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Farron welcomes pensioner bond - rewarding Cumbrian savers
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the launch of new National Savings and Investments Bonds for pensioners. Tim believes that the new bond is rewarding Cumbrian savers.
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MP - Fair play on prepay!
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has backed a campaign by the Citizens Advice calling a fair deal for prepay customers. Tim has been told there are a number of Citizens Advice client's in our area who have…
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MP welcomes Kirkby fuel cut but keeps pushing for more rural areas to be covered
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that Kirkby-in-Furness is a step closer to a five pence per litre cut in fuel duty. This is another step forward in Tim's long running campaign to cut…
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MP secures agreement of Treasury to fund radiotherapy unit
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has secured an agreement from the Treasury that they will fund the £15 million project to bring a radiotherapy unit to Kendal, subject to the business case being approved.
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New funding to allow communities to deliver better transport services
The government has today announced that up to £4 million is being made available to pilot new and better ways of delivering joined-up local transport in rural and isolated areas. South Lakes MP Tim…
