Tim Farron
@timfarron
MP for Westmorland & Lonsdale. Former leader of @LibDems
Promoted by M Barwise on behalf of T Farron both at Acland House Yard 2 Stricklandgate Kendal LA9 4ND
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Today Julia Aglionby took her oath and joined the Lib Dem team in the Lords.
She advises on commons and uplands and works as an agricultural valuer, and she is a Professor of Practice at the University of Cumbria.
Now that expertise goes to work in the chamber.
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The Labour Government is slashing its funding for Westmorland and Furness Council by 31%.
That's a cut of around £400 for every household in our area.
I'm urging ministers to stop these appalling cuts to our communities.
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Thanks to everyone involved in Kendal’s Sunday Fun Day at the leisure centre - so many great conversations including with the teams running our family hubs and the Work Well initiative.
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A busy day out chatting to travellers and rail campaigners on the Lakes Line with Libby Bateman and Will Clark, then door knocking in Oxenholme with Doug Rathbone before a bracing run around the dark and misty lanes of south Westmorland.
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Are criminals being deterred from targeting Britain's farms? 🚓
Former Liberal Democrat leader @timfarron and NFU livestock chair Clare Wise @wise_cwcw join Farmers Guardian's @FGRachaelBrown to discuss the devastating impact of rural crime, the challenges facing police and concerns over the Government's proposed policing reforms.
🗣️ "Police resources are being sucked away from rural areas which need them..."
🎙️ Listen to the latest Farmers Guardian Podcast:
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Is that it?!
People living in rural communities who rely on heating oil have seen their energy bills soar in the past year.
Today's Budget failed to introduce a price cap on heating oil to support these households with the cost of living.
I'll keep fighting for them.
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❌ Another Budget, but no U-turn on the family farm tax.
Despite continued pressure from the farming industry, the Government has announced no further changes to the inheritance tax reforms affecting family farms.
The rules, which came into force in April, continue to raise concerns about succession and the future of farming businesses.
The Chancellor also announced measures on fuel duty and fertiliser tariffs, but little more direct support for agriculture.
What do you make of today's Budget?
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Delighted to hear the Chancellor just announce that self-employed dads will get two weeks of paid paternity leave. #Budget2026#
New fathers in full-time employment can take up to two weeks off work, but they cannot receive statutory paternity leave and pay if they are self-employed.
With one in four people in Westmorland working for themselves, I challenged the Government to support self-employed dads.
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Hmmm. So 20% of our water leaks before it even gets to our homes due to negligent underinvestment from profiteering water company owners (the kind of people probably on Rupert’s Christmas card list)…but let’s blame immigrants. This is arch wazzockry of the highest order…
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People who aggressively argue that immigration has nothing to do with continued water shortages are beyond help.
New fathers in full-time employment can take up to two weeks off work, but they cannot receive statutory paternity leave and pay if they are self-employed.
With one in four people in Westmorland working for themselves, I challenged the Government to support self-employed dads.
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We know that people with disabilities face barriers to accessing health appointments, employment and education opportunities.
Giving people disability bus passes, but then restricting the time you can use them makes no sense.
I've thrilled, that after nearly two years of campaigning to scrap those restrictions, we've now got a commitment from @andyburnham and Government to do just that.
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Slight Return - Slight Update - Sleight of Hand - Tickets available
FT | Mintcakes 1-0 Newton Aycliffe
Jack Milburn's goal just before the hour is enough to give us our first win of the season. Get in!
#UpTheMintcakes#
This is admirably clear and tough. The benefits of a united Europe! The World Cup is nothing without European teams. I suspect other regional federations will soon follow suit. Infantino’s grubby sell-off - and indeed his position - becoming untenable now.
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This. Bill. Is. Not. Safe. For. Patients.
From the very people who would be responsible for delivering assisted dying.
Why is anyone ignoring these informed warnings and insisting they know better?
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ICYMI: Quite possibly the most heartfelt intervention on a matter of national significance from such a sizeable group of respected signatories I’ve seen during my time as an editor.
I was so moved by it, I asked the designers to feature each and every name.
Superb job, team.
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This is wise. Unless high quality palliative care is available for all, then assisted dying will never be anything more than Hobson’s choice, especially for the poorest, for minorities and others lacking the agency of - for instance - your average politician or commentator.
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🚨 BREAKING: Andy Burnham says the assisted dying debate should wait until after palliative care and social care is fixed
This is as dismal as it is predictable. Very pleased to see the strong and robust response from UEFA telling Infantino to get knotted. Europe needs to be prepared to walk away from FIFA and start from scratch if that’s the only way to keep the people’s game for the people.
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EXCLUSIVE: Fifa's president Gianni Infantino is planning to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors under a scheme that could potentially earn him tens of millions of pounds.
Investor discussions held with figures close to the Trump administration, say sources.
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A joy to be part of the panel at the wonderful Westmorland Dales Weekend in a buzzing and beautiful Kirkby Stephen. We discussed the future of our precious uplands and the legacy of leading conservationist Helga Frankland.
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