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South Lakeland unemployment drop is welcomed by MP
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today welcomed another fall in unemployment in the South Lakes.
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CQC report shows need for extra govt support says Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today called on the government to give extra financial support to University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay after a CQC report raised concerns about A&E at Furness…
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Farron backs Cumbria's local newspapers
As Local Newspaper Week takes place (13-19 May),South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today praised local newspapers across Cumbria for being 'the glue that holds our communities together'.
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MP calls for Electricity North West street lighting debate in Westminster
The utility company took a decision in 2011 that, following the death of a BT engineer who was working on a 'joint user pole', they could not guarantee the health and safety of third parties.
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MP calls on residents to "Love your local market"
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is calling on local residents from across South Lakeland to throw their support behind their local markets.
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'Mobile broadband funds must be spent in Cumbria' - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has renewed calls for mobile broadband to be rolled out throughout Cumbria, following the Government's moves to announce the business that will deliver the scheme.
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MP calls for government to give small businesses the same relief as charity shops
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today called on government ministers to give small businesses the same support and relief that charity shops currently receive.
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Farron backs Dairy Coaltion pressure to call in code breakers
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has backed calls made by the NFU and the Dairy Coalition who are asking the Government to 'call in' milk buyers who do not implement the voluntary code.
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Farron welcomes protected status for Lakeland Herdwick
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed new that the famous Lakeland Kerdwick meat has been granted EU protected status, putting it alongside Champagne, Scotch Whisky and Parma Ham.
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Supermarket Ombudsman 'Will give real support to Cumbria's farmers' - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the passing into law of the Grocery Code Adjudicator Bill, commonly known as the Supermarket Ombudsman, as "real support for Cumbria's farmers."