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MP votes for compensation for 6,000 WASPI women in Westmorland

In Parliament this week, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron voted for a bill paving the way to give compensation to WASPI women.

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MP reacts to Brigsteer bridge reopening news

Commenting on this morning's news that Brigsteer bridge will reopen at 4pm this Friday, local MP Tim Farron said: After months of campaigning alongside local people, I’m delighted that Brigsteer…

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Tim Farron calls for banking hub after last branch in Windermere announces closure

Commenting on the news that NatWest will be shutting its branch in Windermere in May, local MP Tim Farron said: “This bitterly disappointing news means that there won’t be a single bank branch left…

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MP forces vote to protect customers from footing the bill for water company bailouts

In the House of Commons last night, Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron forced a voted to protect customers from footing the bill for water company bailouts.

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Grange derailment report: Authorities must finally fix longstanding flooding problem, says MP

Commenting on today’s publication of the Rail Accident Investigation Branch’s report into the derailment of a train near Grange-over-Sands last year, local MP Tim Farron said:

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Tim Farron pays tribute to Cumbrian hospitality businesses for supporting communities during Storm Éowyn

On the floor of the House of Commons yesterday, Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron paid tribute to local pubs who opened their doors to provide hot food and shelter for people who were left…

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Tim Farron urges Transport Secretary to provide fairer bus funding for Westmorland

Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has written to the Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander, calling for Cumbria to be given a fairer deal for bus funding.

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MP challenges Treasury ministers to tackle funding crisis for Cumbria’s schools

Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has urged the Chancellor to provide funding for local schools which are being forced to make cuts this year.

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Tim Farron launches petition calling for Government to dual the A66

Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron is encouraging people in Cumbria to sign his new petition which urges the Government to give the green light to long awaited plans to dual the A66 from Penrith…

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Tim Farron blasts Government decision to delay Lancaster and Preston hospital rebuilds until 2035

South Lakes MP Tim Farron has urged the Secretary of State for Health to do an immediate u-turn, following last night’s news that plans to rebuild hospitals in Lancaster and Preston now won’t start…

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