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Minimum wage for apprenticeships is a welcome step - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that a National Minimum Wage could be created for apprentices.
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Lib Dems win over 50% of the vote in Windermere! Farron pays tribute to Colin, Dyan & residents
Last night the Liberal Democrats won two by-elections in Windermere. South Lakes MP Tim Farron has paid tribute to the successful candidates Colin Jones and Dyan Jones and thanked local people for…
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Kendal to Penrith bus safeguarded
South Lakes MP Tim Farron and Neil Hughes, the Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesperson for Penrith & the Border, have both welcomed the news that the 106 Penrith-Kendal bus has been safeguarded.
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Building the affordable homes we need conference motion
We are living in a housing crisis. House prices and rents in many places have grown beyond what ordinary people can afford. In the 1980s, the average first time buyer needed a deposit of around…
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61 apprenticeships created per month in South Lakeland - MP
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has heralded the news that an average of 61 apprenticeships per month have been created in Westmorland and Lonsdale. Figures released today show that Tim's campaign to…
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Happy Westmorland day - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has wished local residents well on Westmorland Day. Tim thinks it's vital to celebrate the important role historic counties continue to play to many communities throughout…
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Bursaries will help attract best and brightest to teaching - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the announcement by schools minister David Laws MP that bursaries and prestigious scholarships worth £25,000 tax free will be offered to top graduates who…
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Recall of parliament affects MP's advice surgery
Because of the recall of Parliament to discuss potential action against ISIL (the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant), South Lakes MP Tim Farron will no longer be able to be present at his advice…
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Groundbreaking mental health report is praised by Health Minister
South Lakes MP Tim Farron's mental health report has been praised by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt MP.
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MP welcomes news we are a step closer to a credit union
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that we are a step closer to having a credit union set up here in the South Lakes.
