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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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South Lakes MP Tim Farron is supporting the British Pub Week

Farron urges 'Fair Deal for your local'

South Lakes MP Tim Farron has joined a nationwide campaign to protect traditional local pubs and publicans from unfair trading conditions imposed by large pub companies, and is calling on local people to sign up on behalf of their own regular watering hole.

11 Jun 2013
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Disability Living Allowance starts to be phased out.

A new system of disability benefits has begun to take effect across England, Scotland and Wales. Personal Independence Payments (PIPs) are replacing Disability Living Allowance (DLA) as part of the government's welfare reforms. The government claims PIPs will target resources more effectively towards those who need it most. But a charity warns that almost a fifth of claimants - 600,000 people - could eventually lose their benefits.

11 Jun 2013
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