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MP calls on Treasury to end VAT on first responders groups
Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on Treasury ministers to axe the VAT from first responder groups.
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MP meets minister to win fairer deal for Cumbria hydropower
South Lakes MP Tim Farron last week met with Energy Minister John Hayes to discuss the future of hydropower and the potentially devastating impact that current proposals could have on the future of…
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MP calls for Cumbria to be Home on the Farm pilot area
MP Tim Farron used a meeting with government officials to call on them to make Cumbria a pilot scheme for the 'Home on the Farm' project.
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MP welcomes start date for Greenodd roundabout construction
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today welcomed news that construction work on a £1.5m roundabout along the A590 at Greenodd near Ulverston in Cumbria is on course for an autumn start.
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Farron secures potential 'Way out' of rural schools funding crisis
A major review of rural schools funding that will be based in Cumbria offers a 'way out' from the funding crisis threatening our local schools said MP Tim Farron today.
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Farron secures £760,016 for Cumbrian councils
Lakes MP Tim Farron has today secured over three quarters of a million pounds for councils throughout Cumbria.
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Farron encourages people to get involved in the Torchlight 2013 team
MP Tim Farron is urging people to get involved in the Kendal Torchlight Team 2013 to make sure the event takes place this year and is sustained.
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Farron welcomes medal announcement for Arctic convoy heroes
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has this morning welcomed the news that the Arctic Convoy Veterans of WW2 will begin receiving medals in recognition of their heroism and bravery within weeks.
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MP calls for urgent action on NHS gagging clauses
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has asked the government to act on evidence unearthed by the Health Service Journal into gagging clauses in the NHS.
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Farron slams energy companies for putting 'Profit above people' - and demands immediate reduction in household bills
Lakes MP Tim Farron has today blasted British Gas for continuing to push for inflation busting price rises which hurt people in the South Lakes and putting 'profit above people'.
