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MP calls for action on heating oil thefts
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today called for more to be done to help stop heating oil thefts in Cumbria.
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Farron welcomes slashed red tape as figures reveal Cumbrian farmers struggling
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the Government's proposals to cut red tape for farmers but urges that more must be done to support struggling farmers after latest figures reveal Cumbrian…
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On 5th anniversary of the Grayrigg train crash - MP looks to Wednesdays court case as start of final chapter
Speaking on today's 5th anniversary of the Grayrigg train crash South Lakes MP Tim Farron says he hopes that the upcoming court case that will be bring justice for the Masson family and that the…
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Farron urges greater protection for rural cyclists
South Lakes MP Tim Farron today pressed Transport minister Norman Baker, on the exact figures due to be spent on cycle safety in the next financial year, following recent deaths on the A590…
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Farron: 'Use new funds to protect rural transport'
After securing a major grant from the Government, local MP Tim Farron has today called on Cumbria County Council to use the money to protect rural transport in the South Lakes.
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Farron champions future farmers
Speaking at the annual National Farmers Union conference, Farron urged the upcoming generation of farmers to be proud of their professions and pick up the plough.
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Farron backs scheme to help get young people earning or learning
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed today's announcement by Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg of a £1 million fund to get young people in Cumbria who are not in…
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Backbarrow Ironworks plan offers chance to breath new life into site
Local MP Tim Farron has joined with campaigner Sue Sanderson to welcome news that the long running saga of Backbarrow Ironworks looks like it could be coming to an end.
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Farron calls on Cumbrian musicians to come and rock the house
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is offering Cumbrian musicians the chance to Rock the House by nominating themselves for a national competition.
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Tax cut for millions not for millionaires: 'No tax for the £10,000 of income
South Lakes MP, Tim Farron, has call on the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, to raise the lower threshold for income tax to £10,000 in next month's budget in the latest of the Liberal…
