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MP calls on Government to axe plans to close rail ticket offices
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron made the case for ticket offices at railway stations to not be closed.
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MP tables amendment to scrap stamp duty cut for second homes
On the floor of the House of Commons last night, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron put forward an amendment which would have scrapped the cut in stamp duty for second homes.
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MP backs Bill calling for December election after Conservatives choose third Prime Minister in three months
Cumbria's Liberal Democrat MP Tim Farron has backed a Bill in Parliament calling for an early general election by 1st December 2022.
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MP puts forward amendment for all train stations to meet disability access standards
Yesterday, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron put forward an amendment to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill which would legislate to make all UK railway stations meet disability access standards.
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Tim Farron responds to Liz Truss’ resignation
Commenting on the news that Liz Truss has resigned as Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron said: "Liz Truss was the shortest serving Prime Minister in our…
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MP votes to ban fracking
Last night in Parliament, Tim Farron was the only Cumbrian MP to vote in favour of a ban on fracking.
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MP tables amendment for local authorities to make all new homes affordable
Last night, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron put down an amendment to the Government's Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill which would give local councils the power to ensure that all new housing is affordable.
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SOUTH LAKES MP DEMANDS GUARANTEE FROM THE GOVERNMENT OVER NEW HOSPITAL
Today Cumbrian MP Tim Farron, has written to the Health Secretary to demand a guarantee that plans for the new Royal Lancaster Infirmary will go ahead and its location will be accessible.
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MP tells Chancellor to U-turn on stamp duty cut
On the floor of the House of Commons last night, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron urged the new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to ditch plans to cut stamp duty, over fears that it will lead to even more people buying…
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Budget u-turn chaos shows it’s time for a General Election - MP
Responding to the breaking news that the new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has ripped up the Government's mini budget, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron said: "Let's be clear: this emergency statement is not in…