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MP welcomes support for Cumbrians in budget
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed announcements in today's budget including the decision to scrap the planned fuel duty increase that will support residents across Cumbria.
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Farron calls on South Lakes communities to bid for community planning funding
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on South Lakes parishes to follow Upper Eden's lead and bid for money to create a community plan.
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Westmorland is No1 - Farron praises hospitality industry for their vital role in our economy
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today thanked the local hospitality and tourism sector after research released by the British Hospitality Association showed that the sector delivered more than a…
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MP calls on government to back British hill farmers by cutting modulation levy
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on the government to put a bigger focus on hill farmers and the uplands and the vital role they play in British Agriculture.
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Farron hails childcare announcement as 'Made in Cumbria'
Working families could be paid up to £1,200 per child under a new Government childcare support scheme. The scheme has been championed by South Lakes MP Tim Farron. Over 17,000 families in Cumbria…
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Pylon removal money could make massive difference in the Western Dales says MP
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the announcement by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) that major funds will be made available to put electricity cables under the ground…
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Farron calls on communities to put themselves forward for Peoples' Millions funding
As the Big Lottery Fund and ITV launch the 8th year of their Peoples' Millions grants programme, local MP Tim Farron is encouraging community groups from across South Lakeland to get involved and…
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MP welcomes news that rural schools funding crisis is averted
Following months of lobbying by Cumbrian MP Tim Farron, the Government have agreed to adjust the complicated funding formula for schools to prevent a funding crisis in Cumbria's rural schools.
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Farmers site meeting to deal with flooding in Longsleddale
Farmers from the Longsleddale valley met on Monday with local MP Tim Farron, staff from Natural England and the Environment agency as well as NFU rep and Rural and Farming Network (RFN) chair Will…
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Farron claims victory over NHS gagging clauses
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that the Secretary of State has banned gagging clauses in the NHS.