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MP calls on Chancellor - slash red tape on businesses
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has asked the Chancellor to slash the red tape facing small business.
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MP welcomes council plans to kick start economic growth
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed two council documents recently agreed by the Lib Dem-run South Lakeland District Council. He praised their emphasis on jobs, affordable homes and healthy…
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MP urges residents to get involved in National Grid consultation
Following on from the news that National Grid have announced their plans to consult on the energy connections scheme. Tim has reiterated his call for residents to get involved in the consultation and…
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4% affordable homes for young people according to Shelter - we must act says MP
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has used the release of statistics by housing charity Shelter to call for urgent action to provide housing for young people in South Cumbria.
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MP calls for .cumbria domain name
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has said that an internet domain name for Cumbria could benefit local businesses and help promote the county as a tourist destination.
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MP urges communities to come forward for broadband scheme
Local MP Tim Farron has today called on villages throughout the South Lakes to put themselves forward for a rural 3G pilot being run by Vodafone. He hopes to re-create the success we had in last…
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MP calls for debate on South Lakeland unitary council
Following on from the news that Chorley Council is looking at becoming a unitary authority, South Lakes MP has called for a public debate on whether South Lakeland should become the same.
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MP pays tribute to Jo Stephenson
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has paid tribute to Windermere councillor and Cumbria County Council deputy leader, Jo Stephenson, who sadly died last night in hospital.
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MP shares his excitement ahead of national parks week
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is encouraging everyone in his constituency to get involved in National Parks Week-whether they live inside the Lake District National Park or not.
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GDP figures are good news for Cumbria - Farron
South Lakes MP and Lib Dem Party President Tim Farron has this morning said that the Liberal Democrats have helped to restore the UK economy to pre-crash levels.
