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First success for MP's Campaign for Better Rural Broadband
Tim Farron MP has secured the extension of the North Cumbria Broadband pilot scheme to cover the whole county.
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Farron confirms bright future for Torchlight after discussions with Cumbria Police
Tim Farron met last week with Cumbria's Chief Constable Craig Mackey to press for reassurances about the future of Kendal's popular torchlight procession.
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Cabinet Minister's first green round table held in the South Lakes
Cabinet Minister Chris Huhne MP held his first green round table meeting in the South Lakes this weekend with local schemes like Kentmere Hydro and manufacturers like Gilkes and NJO lighting from…
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Tim calls on Government to end second home subsidy
South Lakeland MP, Tim Farron, has today called on the Government to end second home council tax subsidy.
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Rural poverty report demands action - Farron calls for fuel duty reduction in Cumbria
South Lakes MP, Tim Farron, is calling for the Rural Fuel Duty scheme which is to be piloted in the Scottish Highlands and remote Islands to be rolled out in England and, in particular the Lake…
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Farron launches Dentistry campaign
Tim Farron MP has today launched a campaign to clear the waiting list and allow every person in the South Lakes to have access to a NHS dentist.
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MP uses meeting with Deputy Prime Minister to call for National Park elections pilot
South Lakes Tim Farron MP has used a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg to call for the Lake District to be a pilot scheme for direct elections to the governing bodies of the National…
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Tim backs Christmas Shoebox Campaign
South Lakes MP, Tim Farron, has called on other MPs in parliament to get involved with the Samaritan's Purse Christmas campaign to help vulnerable children in Eastern Europe.
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One year on from the floods - time to honour mountain rescue heroes with VAT exemption
As we mark the anniversary of last November's devastating floods in Cumbria, South Lakes MP Tim Farron is reiterating his call for local Mountain Teams to be exempt from paying VAT and vehicle excise…
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Energy and Climate Change Secretary of State in South Lakes to hold roundtable green energy forum
South Lakes MP Tim Farron welcomes the secretary of state for Energy and Climate Change Chris Huhne MP to the South Lakes on Saturday for discussions with local green energy firms.
