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Pensioners lose out in Budget
Local MP Tim Farron has written to Gordon Brown following the reading of his 10th Budget. Many areas went unaddressed in the Budget ranging from the NHS, to farmers who have yet to receive their…
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MP calls on Government to review 'bed taxes'
Local MP Tim Farron has expressed his concern at the idea of a 'bed tax'. Tim has already written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to make his feelings known, and has now submitted a written…
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MP demands action to save local post offices in House of Commons Debate
Speaking in a debate in the House of Commons this afternoon local MP Tim Farron called upon the Government to save local post offices by giving post masters/mistresses a long term future.
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MP responds to Chancellor's Budget for 2006
Responding to the Chancellor's 10th budget, local MP Tim Farron has welcomed the commitment to education through more capital funding for schools and more resources for newly qualified teachers.
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Two MPs join local campaigner to seek residents concerns
Local MP Tim Farron and Grasmere campaigner, Vivienne Rees were joined yesterday by Shadow Foreign Secretary Michael Moore MP as they surveyed residents concerns in Grasmere.
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MP calls on Beckett to pay farmers immediately
Local MP Tim Farron has demanded that the Government make long overdue payments to local farmers immediately. Tim has submitted a written question to the Secretary of State Margaret Beckett which…
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MPs triathlon success
Local MP Tim Farron successfully completed his charity triathlon on Saturday 18th March in aid of North West Cancer Research Fund and New Holehird. Tim and his team trekked through snow to reach…
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Calling notice - charity triathlon Saturday 18th March 2006
All press and reporters are invited to the first transition from foot to boat of local MP Tim Farron's charity triathlon on Saturday 18th March 2006 in aid of North West Cancer Research Fund and New…
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Government plans for choice
Speaking during the second reading of the Education and Inspections Bill, local MP Tim Farron labelled the Governments' proposals for creating choice in rural communities a nonsense. Tim also branded…
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MP commemorates anniversary of the Battle of the Somme
Local MP Tim Farron submitted an Early Day Motion yesterday to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. The EDM also recognises and acknowledges the vital work of the Royal…