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Cumbrian pubs on their knees due to staffing shortages, MP tells minister
In Parliament this afternoon, local MP Tim Farron demanded ministers to address the staffing crisis that is hammering pubs in Cumbria.
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MP challenges Health Secretary to protect NHS whistleblowers
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has urged the Secretary of State for Health, Steve Barclay, to introduce stronger measures to protect NHS staff who raise concerns about failings at their workplace.
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Only allow affordable homes to be built in the Lakes and the Dales, MP tells Minister
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron made the case for the planning authorities in the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales to be given the power to only…
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KENDAL RESIDENTS TURN OUT TO DISCUSS PARKING WITH MP
Local MP Tim Farron met with a large group of residents and owners of a local garage business on Castle Street in Kendal last week to discuss the ongoing parking issues.
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MP ENCOURAGES LOCAL STUDENTS TO ACCESS NEW TRANSPORT BURSARY SCHEME
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron is “delighted” at the news that Westmorland and Furness Council will help students struggling with the cost of getting to college or sixth form.
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WESTMORLAND MP WINS REFUND FROM HOUSING MANAGERS FOR WINDERMERE RETIREES
This afternoon, Westmorland MP Tim Farron said he was “over the moon” following the announcement that the residents of Elleray Gardens in Windermere would be receiving a refund from their housing…
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CANCELLED BUS SERVICE STOPS CARE HOME VISITS
The cancellation of the W1 Sedbergh to Kendal bus service has hit Sedbergh residents hard.
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MP URGES NHS BOSSES TO SAVE HAVERTHWAITE SURGERY
After Haverthwaite surgery was served an eviction notice earlier this year, MP Tim Farron has formally asked the local NHS ICB to save the surgery, and is encouraging constituents to back the…
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MP KICKS OFF SUMMER TOUR
Tim Farron’s annual summer tour has been “a joy” so far, as the Cumbrian MP kicks off the first week of street surgeries travelling the length and breadth of the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
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MP and local councillor welcome new measures to tackle speeding on A590
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that work is set to begin on long overdue safety improvements on the A590.
