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MP urges Government to keep promise to tackle plastic pollution
In Parliament last night, South Lakes MP Tim Farron pressed the Government to keep their pledge to tackle plastic pollution.
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MP urges Health Secretary to reconsider decision to slash vaccine supply in the North West
This morning, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has written to Health Secretary Matt Hancock urging him not to go ahead with plans to significantly slash vaccine supplies in the North West next month.
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Tax second homeowners not struggling families, MP tells ministers
In Parliament last night, South Lakes MP Tim Farron berated the Government's decision to force councils to hike council tax by up to 5% for struggling families while giving tax breaks to second…
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Mark Christie selected as Liberal Democrat candidate for Cumbria Police and Crime Commissioner
The Liberal Democrats in Cumbria have selected Mark Christie to be their candidate for the Cumbria Police and Crime Commissioner election which is set to take place on May 6th.
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MP tells COP26 President to block Cumbria coal mine plans
This afternoon, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has written to the President of the COP26 climate conference, Alok Sharma, urging him to block plans for a new coal mine in Cumbria.
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MP praises local NHS after South Cumbria administers 4th highest percentage of vaccinations in the country
Local MP Tim Farron has praised the work of after it was revealed that the South Cumbria and Lancashire region has administered the fourth highest percentage of COVID-19 vaccines to people aged 80…
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MP encourages local businesses to donate laptops for schools
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is asking local businesses and individuals to donate laptops for schoolchildren who need them to access remote learning from home.
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MP launches online thank you card for NHS and care staff in Morecambe Bay
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today launched an online card to give local residents the opportunity to thank those working in the NHS and social care in Morecambe Bay during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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MP votes to stop Government doing trade deals with countries committing genocide
Last night, South Lakes MP Tim Farron voted for an amendment to the Trade Bill which would have prevented the Government from negotiating trade deals with countries that have been accused of…
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MP votes to protect high animal welfare and environmental standards in trade deals
Last night, local MP Tim Farron supported amendments to the Trade Bill, aiming to ensure that future trade agreements with other counties meet the UK's high standards on animal welfare and the…