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Sewage in our Rivers

The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.

14 Sep 2022
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Farron speaks up in Freedom of Information debate

Local MP, Tim Farron has today spoken in a Westminster Hall debate in parliament in protest at the government's proposals to make it more difficult to make freedom of information requests. The government's plans suggest a reduction of the level at which a Freedom of Information request can be denied on the grounds of cost, the level currently stands at £600 for request to Government departments. This will inevitably result in more and more requests being turned down.

15 Feb 2007
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Farron anger at proposed police force cuts

Local MP, Tim Farron has tabled a parliamentary motion protesting against the recent proposals that police numbers are to be cut in Cumbria. Mr Farron has received information from the Cumbria Police Federation that because of a reduction in funding from the government sworn police officers will be replaced with Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs).

15 Feb 2007
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MP Targets Climate Change to the Next Generation

Environmental Issues and Climate Change are high on the agenda for local MP Tim Farron. In December the MP launched a campaign to work with schools to highlight the effects of climate change. Tim's campaign will build on the good work many schools already do in this field.

15 Feb 2007
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