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Farron welcomes Cumbria police staff helping in Greek search
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that Cumbria Police is sending a senior officer to Greece to help with the search for a missing Kendal man.
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A&E pressures show the need for better out of hours service: Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has used today's announcement about the pressures that Accident and Emergencies are under to call for better out of hours services and more support for GP practices.
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MP asks for new Post Office local service in Heversham
Local MP Tim Farron has spoken to Post Office Ltd and asked them to investigate if a 'Post Office Local' service could be brought to Heversham.
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Farron invites new Defra minister to Cumbria
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has written to the new Defra minister, Dan Rogerson MP, today inviting him to come to Cumbria and meet with farmers and businesses to talk about the rural economy.
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MP welcomes Hallgarth play area funding
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is congratulating local councillors Rob Boden and Matthew Severn for their work in securing £26,000 for the long running campaign to bring play equipment back to the…
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Farron encourages 'at risk' patients to get a flu jab this winter
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is encouraging people who are either at risk, or who come into contact with at risk groups, to get their flu jab. This is to ensure they protect themselves and others…
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MP welcomes tougher rules for pay day lenders, but calls for a cap on interest rates
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed today's announcement on pay day lenders, but has gone further and called for a cap, or limit, on the interest rates that lenders can charge.
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MP asks people to think about becoming a foster parent
On the eve of a major county council campaign, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has asked local people to think about becoming a foster carer.
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MP welcomes fuel duty freeze but wants 5p cut
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that the Chancellor has agreed to freeze fuel duty but he is working for a fuel duty cut through a fuel derogation scheme.
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MP says 'Help Allithwaite school win new computer equipment'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has asked local residents to join with him and vote to support Allithwaite Primary School win IT equipment classroom worth £3,000 in a competition run by Lloyds Bank.
