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Farron welcomes action on Ash Dieback
Tighter controls on the import of native species of trees have been announced by Defra and welcomed by South Lakes MP Tim Farron.
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Farron secures meeting with transport ministers to discuss Lakes Line electrification
Cumbrian MP, Tim Farron, has today used a Parliamentary question session to secure a meeting with Transport Minister Norman Baker, signalling a major step forward in his campaign to win government…
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'South Lakeland is now rural culture centre of North' says MP
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has heralded South Lakeland as the 'rural cultural hub of the North', following yesterday's announcement that Kendal will host an international comic art festival.
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Farron calls on Cumbrian businesses to bid for Regional Growth Funds
The Coalition Government scheme that has already created or safeguarded 1144 jobs in South Lakeland opens a new round of bids today, Thursday 17th January. South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on…
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MP & MEP to meet mountain rescue teams
Local MP Tim Farron will join with MEP Chris Davies this Friday to meet Mountain Rescue teams in Kendal to discuss their current situation and what Tim and Chris can do to help. Tim recently thanked…
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Government must act to restore confidence in beef and protect farmers
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has called on the government to act quickly to reassure consumers after beef burgers from major supermarkets were found to contain horse meat.
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Farron wins meeting with Health Minister in bid to save vascular services
Following yesterday's decision by NHS Lancashire to reject the Royal Lancaster Infirmary's appeal to retain its Vascular Services unit, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has voiced his opposition to the…
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'Public health grant growth of 21% is good news for Cumbria' - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that Cumbria has been given a massive 21% uplift in it's grant for public health provision in the county.
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MP backs council plan for cheaper parking for locals
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has backed a plan that could see parking charges cut for local residents.
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'Farmers lose £29 on every lamb they sell, this must end' - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has backed the NFU's call for retailers to demonstrate genuine commitment to their British suppliers and customers after a 22% fall in the farmgate lamb price, despite the…