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New lower speed zones should be decided by councils-Farron
Proposals to bring down speed limits in areas where there is a higher risk of accidents have been welcomed by South Lakeland MP Tim Farron.
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More dentists needed to combat rise in hospital admissions-Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called for continued effort to extend the provision of primary NHS dental care following the publication of a study showing a massive increase in the number of dental…
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Record Profit Announcement Reinforces Need for Supermarket Regulator - says Farron
Following the news that Supermarket chain Tesco has reported underlying annual pre-tax profits of £3.13bn-the highest on record for a UK retailer- Liberal Democrat Defra Spokesperson Tim Farron MP…
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Tim Farron MP demands action to stop local
Tim Farron MP has called on the Learning and Skills Commission (LSC) to clarify its position in regards to funding for sixth-form colleges in South Lakeland and Eden, after it was suggested that…
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Sir Ming and Tim Farron MP visit hundreds of businesses on constituency-wide tour
MP Tim Farron has launched a mammoth tour of local businesses to seek their views and offer help as the economic crisis takes hold.
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Local MP meets young people on the football pitch
Local MP Tim Farron met the South Lakes' youngest residents on Friday, 17 April when he hosted a 5-a-side football competitions at multi-use games areas across the district.
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MP joins national charity in fight against ovarian cancer
Local MP Tim Farron has written to nearly 20,000 women across the South Lakes, off the back of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, to raise awareness about the symptoms of the disease.
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Chancellor must step in to protect affordable local housing - Farron
Local MP Tim Farron is calling on Chancellor of the Exchequer Alastair Darling to take action to protect the provision of affordable housing for local residents in the South Lakes. The current…
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Farron campaigns for specialist eye unit at Westmorland General Hospital
Elderly patients seeking expert eye care are being forced to travel as far away as Blackpool to receive treatment according to local MP Tim Farron.
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Farron secures Ministerial meeting for Hill Farm Apprenticeship Scheme
Following last week's announcement that representatives from the farming industry had met with Defra Secretary Hilary Benn to discuss skills training, Liberal Democrat Defra Spokesperson Tim Farron…