Politics

MP Tim Farron with members of the One Vision Uniformed Services team

Tim Farron highlights veterans charity in House of Commons

Tim Farron will run the Langdale half marathon to raise money for the development project to 'conserve and celebrate' Stricklandgate House

Tim Farron will run the Langdale half marathon to raise money for the development project to 'conserve and celebrate' Stricklandgate House

MP Tim Farron to run Langdale half marathon for Stricklandgate House

Sean Moore, senior wellbeing coordinator; Rebecca Whitehead, home manager; and Tim Farron MP

Sean Moore, senior wellbeing coordinator; Rebecca Whitehead, home manager; and Tim Farron MP

MP Tim Farron visits Summerhill Care Home in Kendal

'Notorious' junction 37 of the M6

'Notorious' junction 37 of the M6

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Safety review of 'notorious' M6 junction underway after another crash

The Lloyds and the Halifax in Kendal are set to close next year

The Lloyds and the Halifax in Kendal are set to close next year

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'Sadly unsurprising' - MP's reaction as high street banks close

Lizzi Collinge at a Labour Climate and Environment Forum last month discussing the potential of renewable energy in her constituency

Lizzi Collinge at a Labour Climate and Environment Forum last month discussing the potential of renewable energy in her constituency

National government

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South Cumbria MP looks to build upon successful first 50 days in office

Tim Farron outside Westmorland General Hospital

Tim Farron outside Westmorland General Hospital

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MP fears 'permanent closure' at Kendal maternity service without urgent action

The vote count in Kendal

The vote count in Kendal

General Election: The Cumbrian constituency with the third largest majority in the UK

Lizzi Collinge, the new MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale

Lizzi Collinge, the new MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale

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Meet your new MP: Lizzi Collinge looks to embrace representing south Cumbria

David Morris' run of 14 years as MP was brought to an end

David Morris' run of 14 years as MP was brought to an end

"I leave now happy" - Departing MP reacts to election defeat

Lee Mack and Steve Coogan get the march underway with the help of local band, Drum Nation

Lee Mack and Steve Coogan get the march underway with the help of local band, Drum Nation

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Celebrities join the fight to save Windermere from water pollution

Matty Jackman, who was raised in Grasmere, is a strong advocate for Westmorland and Lonsdale

Matty Jackman, who was raised in Grasmere, is a strong advocate for Westmorland and Lonsdale

Let’s get Matty, our local champion, to Westminster

(Top, L-R) David Morris, Lizzi Collinge. (Bottom, L-R) Barry Parsons, Gina Dowding, Peter Jackson

(Top, L-R) David Morris, Lizzi Collinge. (Bottom, L-R) Barry Parsons, Gina Dowding, Peter Jackson

We sat down with five MP hopefuls to discuss their plans for the northwest

Pippa Smith is the Labour candidate contesting the Westmorland and Lonsdale seat

Pippa Smith is the Labour candidate contesting the Westmorland and Lonsdale seat

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Lakes Labour candidate - 'after 14 years, nothing works'

The ceremony took place on May 29

The ceremony took place on May 29

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Westmorland and Furness elects new Youth Parliament member

Clockwise: James Townley (Reform), Pippa Smith (Labour), Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat), Phil Clayton (Green), Matty Jackman (Conservative)

Clockwise: James Townley (Reform), Pippa Smith (Labour), Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat), Phil Clayton (Green), Matty Jackman (Conservative)

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These are the candidates in Westmorland and Lonsdale vying for your vote

Mr Jackman welcomed the plans

Mr Jackman welcomed the plans

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Conservative candidate answers if he supports controversial National Service plans

Matty Jackman describes himself as a 'local lad'

Matty Jackman describes himself as a 'local lad'

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Conservative candidate says country will 'go back to square one' with Keir Starmer

Rishi Sunak announcing the date of this year's general election (inset: MP Tim Farron)

Rishi Sunak announcing the date of this year's general election (inset: MP Tim Farron)

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Election 'couldn't come soon enough' - Cumbrian MP responds to announcement

Tim Farron at a Kendal Town match

Tim Farron at a Kendal Town match

FA decision branded 'unacceptable' as Kendal Town FC forced to move leagues

Mike Johnson is standing to become the next Police and Fire Crime Commissioner for Cumbria.

Mike Johnson is standing to become the next Police and Fire Crime Commissioner for Cumbria.

Local government

Mike Johnson: Providing safe and secure services for Cumbria

campaigners with their placards and roses in Stricklandgate.

campaigners with their placards and roses in Stricklandgate.

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Peace campaigners display roses alongside their placards

David Morris MP with Stephen Talbot (Orange High Viz) and representatives from Halton, Over Kellet and Nether Kellet Parish Councils

David Morris MP with Stephen Talbot (Orange High Viz) and representatives from Halton, Over Kellet and Nether Kellet Parish Councils

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The UK's 'largest kiln' officially opens in Lancashire town

David Morris during the visit at Jodrell Bank

David Morris during the visit at Jodrell Bank

MP looks to the stars following recent Jodrell Bank visit

Mr Jackman raised the issue of low-welfare eggs being imported into the UK

Mr Jackman raised the issue of low-welfare eggs being imported into the UK

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'Significant chance' imported eggs come from battery farms MP candidate claims

Matty Jackman was previously critical of Kendal College's OFSTED rating

Matty Jackman was previously critical of Kendal College's OFSTED rating

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Conservative candidate who was critical of Kendal College OFSTED meets with principal

Women can have access to cheaper HRT prescriptions through prepayment certificates

Women can have access to cheaper HRT prescriptions through prepayment certificates

'Not everyone is taking up' cheaper HRT prescriptions - Conservative candidate

Matty Jackman was critical of Kendal College asking 'what happened?'

Matty Jackman was critical of Kendal College asking 'what happened?'

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Politicians clash over Kendal College 'requires improvement' OFSTED

MP Tim Farron speaking in Parliament

MP Tim Farron speaking in Parliament

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How much South Lakes MP Tim Farron claimed on expenses last year revealed

The new Conservative candidate for Westmorland and Lonsdale said that NHS staff should have free parking

The new Conservative candidate for Westmorland and Lonsdale said that NHS staff should have free parking

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'Hospital staff should have free parking' - Conservative candidate

Anna's winning design of a festive herdy sheep was one of almost 1,000 entries from schools across the South Lakes

Anna's winning design of a festive herdy sheep was one of almost 1,000 entries from schools across the South Lakes

Schoolgirl's 'festive Herdy sheep' design wins Christmas card contest

Labour confirm they are contesting the Westmorland and Lonsdale seat

Labour confirm they are contesting the Westmorland and Lonsdale seat

Labour will contest Westmorland and Lonsdale seat at next general election

MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale voted against the Rwanda Bill.

MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale voted against the Rwanda Bill.

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MP votes against Rwanda Bill saying it is an 'expensive waste of money'

It is expected to be a strong contest between the Lib Dems and Conservatives in the next election

It is expected to be a strong contest between the Lib Dems and Conservatives in the next election

Local government

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Labour says it will not seriously contest Westmorland and Lonsdale in election

MP Tim Farron has led a petition to keep ticket offices open in Cumbria. Pictured here with Lib Dem councillor Jenny Boak at Grange railway station

MP Tim Farron has led a petition to keep ticket offices open in Cumbria. Pictured here with Lib Dem councillor Jenny Boak at Grange railway station

National government

Cumbrian MP brings petition to keep ticket offices open to House of Commons

The MP Tim Farron sustained a dislocated finger while attempting to save a ball

The MP Tim Farron sustained a dislocated finger while attempting to save a ball

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MP 'absolutely gutted' to miss football surgeries after sustaining broken finger

MP challenges government to intervene over cuts to local out-of-hours GP service

MP challenges government to intervene over cuts to local out-of-hours GP service

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MP challenges government to intervene over cuts to out-of-hours GP service

Tim Farron pictured with representative from Building Digital UK (BDUK)

Tim Farron pictured with representative from Building Digital UK (BDUK)

Cumbrian MP urges government not to cut broadband connectivity in two local parishes

MP Tim Farron was in attendance at the launch of One Vision

MP Tim Farron was in attendance at the launch of One Vision

MP praises new community interest company for service members

Kirkby Stephen is one of the places that will be in the new redrawn boundaries

Kirkby Stephen is one of the places that will be in the new redrawn boundaries

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Cumbrian town will leave constituency in next election after boundary review

Mr Farron re-tabled the government's draft legislation on puppy smuggling

Mr Farron re-tabled the government's draft legislation on puppy smuggling

DEFRA responds to MP re-tabling dropped pet theft bill

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MP backs damning Partygate report into Boris Johnson

Staff at the Brathay Trust

Staff at the Brathay Trust

Brathay Trust initiative raised as successful youth work project in Commons

Tim Farron stood at Kendal bus station

Tim Farron stood at Kendal bus station

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'It will get people out of their cars' - MP welcomes £2 bus fare cap extension

Many Post Office branches are struggling to break even due to financial pressures

Many Post Office branches are struggling to break even due to financial pressures

High-street banks paying for Post Office branches floated as a business model

Mr Farron with the post office workers

Mr Farron with the post office workers

Rural delivery office saved after successful community campaign

Ribblehead Viaduct, taken in 2017 by reader Judy Lovett. Inset: MP Tim Farron at Appleby Station

Ribblehead Viaduct, taken in 2017 by reader Judy Lovett. Inset: MP Tim Farron at Appleby Station

Northern Railway

Tourism rail service under threat due to lack of drivers

Tim Farron outside Sedbergh Post Office with local postal workers

Tim Farron outside Sedbergh Post Office with local postal workers

No decision made on relocation of delivery office six months later

Tim Farron outside Ambleside Health Centreaaa

Tim Farron outside Ambleside Health Centreaaa

Petition calls for GP surgeries to be saved

Tim Farron (left) has criticised Matt Hancock's decision to enter the I'm A Celeb jungle

Tim Farron (left) has criticised Matt Hancock's decision to enter the I'm A Celeb jungle

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MP turned down chance to appear on Dancing on Ice

Rishi Sunak is officially the new prime minister after meeting King Charles.

Rishi Sunak is officially the new prime minister after meeting King Charles.

Polling suggests Cumbrians think Starmer would make better PM than Rishi Sunak

Lois Sparling and Stella Sukram South Lakes Poverty Truth Commission

Lois Sparling and Stella Sukram South Lakes Poverty Truth Commission

Poverty Trust works to bring people from poverty to politics

The Daily Star lettuce outlasts Lizz Truss as she resigns as Prime Minister

The Daily Star lettuce outlasts Lizz Truss as she resigns as Prime Minister

The Daily Star lettuce outlasts Lizz Truss as she resigns as Prime Minister

MP Tim Farron with Cllrs Hazel Hodgson and Ian Mitchell at the Sedbergh office

MP Tim Farron with Cllrs Hazel Hodgson and Ian Mitchell at the Sedbergh office

Councilor urges public to join closure prevention campaign