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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The RNLI rescue people in difficulty at sea and make no value judgments as to who they rescue. One day we all may find ourselves in difficulty and we will wish to be rescued and not judged. Proud to sign EDM794 which pays tribute to the incredible, selfless work of the RNLI.

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Cancer patients are waiting months to begin vital radiotherapy treatment. Research shows that every four-week delay reduces patient survival by an average of 10% I'm working cross-party to urge the Government to increase access to lifesaving radiotherapy.

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The Government is slashing its funding for Westmorland and Furness Council by 31%. This is an attack on every single one of our rural towns and villages. In the House of Commons, I urged the Secretary of State to reverse these appalling cuts to our communities.

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

In a deeply uncertain world, our country's ability to feed itself matters more than ever before. Food security is national security - it's time this Government recognised this and backed our farmers to produce food. www.libdems.org.uk/backfarmers

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The outbreak of bluetongue virus is a disaster for animal welfare, and is utterly heartbreaking for farmers across our country. I'm urging the Prime Minister to make rolling out the vaccine and tackling this awful disease an urgent priority for this government.

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

The @libdems.org.uk have a bold plan to reform the broken water industry and stop sewage being dumped in our lakes, rivers, and seas. Andy Burnham has promised to work with other parties to tackle the big issues our country faces. Will he work with us to protect Britain's waterways?

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Delighted to welcome the wonderful team behind Kendal Farmers Market to Parliament for the Countryside Alliance Awards, where they won the award for Local Food and Drink Champion!

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The owners of the Flusco landfill site in Newbiggin near Penrith have been found to have flagrantly broken environmental regulations. Residents cannot leave out their washing or let their kids play outside because of the stench. We need tougher action against these polluters 👇

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

In places like Cumbria, young people often struggle to get a job because of poor public transport and a lack of affordable housing. This underinvestment in our rural communities is bad for local businesses and bad for our young people looking to enter the world of work.

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

A joy to be out on the doorsteps in sunny Ambleside and Stainton last night, chatting to residents about second homes, farming and lots more!

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

I'm deeply concerned by the news that North Tyneside Council have announced that they will be closing High Borrans Outdoor Education Centre in Windermere from November. I've written to the Chief Executive of North Tyneside Council, asking her to urgently review this decision.

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

In 1945, almost half of the children who survived the Nazi death camps made a new life for themselves on the banks of Windermere. - where the fantastic Lakes School now is. We are working to build an exhibition about the Windermere Children alongside a rebuilt Lakes School 👇

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Hill farmers are facing crippling costs and severe cuts to their income. But many aren't able to receive Universal Credit because they don't earn the minimum wage every month. I'm glad the Minister for Employment has agreed to meet with me to discuss how we can support farmers.

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The West Coast Main Line is the busiest railway line in Western Europe. And yet the vital project to upgrade the line between Warrington and the Scottish Border has been delayed by successive governments. This must be a priority for the next Prime Minister 👇

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Ever since the fall of the Berlin Wall, governments led by all political parties have been complacent about the threat that our country faces. Our national security is too important - we need to work together, cross-party, to make sure our country is defended for years to come.

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

The fact that the UK is reliant on imports for 45% of its food supply is no longer an economic convenience - it's a national security liability. We desperately need this government to start treating food security as national security. My plea to the Defence Minister👇

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Brain tumours are the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under 40, yet account for just 1% of cancer research funding. This must change.

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Far too often, we see housing developers using viability assessments to duck out of building the affordable homes that our communities so desperately need. Today in Parliament, I urged the Housing Minister to give local planning authorities the power to stop this from happening

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

An absolute joy to visit High Borrans Outdoor Education Centre on #NatureOutdoorsAdventureDay to see the fantastic work they do creating life-changing experiences for young people. Outdoor education is so important in building confidence, resilience, and a love of the outdoors.

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Lifetime ambition to get the word 'wazzock' on the front page of a national newspaper achieved. Cheers, Zia!

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

A joy to be out on the doorsteps in Tebay, Shap, and Long Marton, listening to the issues that matter most to residents - including the need for more buses, the campaign to keep Junction 38 open, and the need for more volunteers to help at Shap swimming pool!

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

It was such an honour to join Penrith Young Farmers and the wider farming community to celebrate their 90th anniversary. For 90 years, the club has enabled lifelong friendships to be nurtured & sustained, and provided a space for young people to grow as the farmers of the future.

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Upland farmers who farm on common land have found themselves excluded from future agri-environment schemes because the computer software prevents their applications. This is a disaster for hill farmers, our environment, and our tourism economy. I'm fighting to get this fixed.

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

The election results last week show that Reform UK are on the rise - while Labour and the Conservatives are finished. The only party who can beat Reform UK at the Cumbria Mayoral elections next May are the Liberal Democrats. My interview with BBC Radio Cumbria this morning 👇

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

This week, I presented a Private Member’s Bill in Parliament, which seeks to radically reform the water industry to reduce sewage pollution

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Around one in five people of working age have a disability. Many of them already work - many more would wish to. We should be investing in giving disabled people the confidence and opportunities so that they can enter the world of work and thrive.

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Proud to co-sponsor my friend and colleague @sarahdykeld.bsky.social's Good Food Bill in Parliament. We need a national food strategy that boosts food security and backs our farmers by encouraging supermarkets and public service providers to prioritise the procurement of British-grown produce.

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Communities across rural Britain are being hollowed out, with so many homes standing empty for months on end. Meanwhile, young people struggle to afford to stay in the area where they grew up. We need real action to tackle this crisis. My question to the Housing Minister 👇

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

In these deeply unstable times, our country's ability to feed itself is vital. And yet England is now the only country in Europe that does not use its farm payment scheme to support its farmers to produce food. I'm urging the Prime Minister to get serious about food security.

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

The Government has adopted Lib Dem proposals for all new homes built from 2028 to come with solar panels. This will reduce bills for owners of newbuild homes, reduce pressure on the energy grid, and help fight climate change. Huge credit to @maxwilkinson.bsky.social for his excellent work on this!

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Gathering more support this week for our campaign to give every young person an outdoor education experience while at school. It is so vital to young people. Not only for their sense of worth, sense of value, and leadership skills, but also for building their resilience too.

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

The Labour Government has decided to defund rural communities. Here in Cumbria, the Government is cutting its funding for Westmorland and Furness Council by nearly a third. This is an attack on every single one of our communities and the services we all rely on.

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Justice delayed is justice denied. Rather than introducing appalling plans to reduce access to jury trials, the Government should be increasing capacity in our courts so that the victims of crime aren't forced to put their lives on hold. My question to the Justice Secretary 👇

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Many people across rural Britain who use heating oil are being hammered with price rises. I've tabled a motion in Parliament that calls for an immediate three-month VAT holiday on heating oil and the introduction of a proper price cap. My interview with the BBC 👇

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

The Labour Government is failing rural communities. Here in Cumbria, we've seen cuts to rural health services, cuts to farm incomes, and cuts to Westmorland & Furness Council. The Chancellor's Spring Statement this week failed to undo any of this damage.

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Enjoyed speaking at the launch of Wildlife and Countryside Link's Clean Water Now campaign. To protect our rivers and lakes from pollution, we need radical change - including reforming how water companies are run so that the environment is prioritised over shareholders.

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

The despicable Supreme Leader is gone, but what happens next? What is the plan, and what are the ultimate intentions of the Israeli and US Governments? How will this make the lives of the Iranian people any better, and the lives of people across the Middle East more secure?

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Great to meet with local farmers and representatives of the Country Land and Business Association in Watermillock. We talked about how government policy can be changed to help keep Britain food secure and support more young people into farming.

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

We need radical reform of water companies, with a completely different ownership model that prioritises customers, clean water, and the environment over shareholder profits.

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

I'm deeply concerned by the news that there were no bids to take on the Coniston GP surgery vacancy. I'm urging health bosses to rerun the ad, with a better contract, so that residents do not lose access to vital medical services.

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Soaring energy prices are hammering businesses. Today, I challenged the Energy Secretary about the Government's plans to reduce costs.

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

This afternoon, I joined residents and business owners from Tebay to present our petition to Number 10 Downing Street, calling for changes to controversial plans to partially close Junction 38 of the M6 for four years.

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

On Holocaust Memorial Day, I signed the Holocaust Memorial Book on behalf of Westmorland and Lonsdale. The Holocaust did not start in the gas chambers but with hate-filled words. It's absolutely critical that we challenge antisemitism, prejudice, and bigotry in all its forms.

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Outdoor education can transform lives. But too many children from less well-off areas are missing out on these opportunities. Grateful to the Secretary of State for her time and her support for our campaign to give every young person the chance to experience outdoor learning.

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

A fantastic turnout in Kirkby Stephen on Saturday to protest against plans to partially close Junction 38 of the M6 for four years. The impact of this disruption on local residents and businesses will be absolutely devastating - unless temporary slip roads are built to keep the junction open.

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

We must completely overhaul how water companies are run. We need a new ownership system where the money made through the water industry is reinvested into protecting our lakes, rivers, and seas from pollution. Labour's plans announced today fail to do that.

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

How on earth can a plan to transform rail services in the North fail to mention Cumbria and Lancashire? This week’s announcement shows that this Government actually believes that the North of England stops at the M62.

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

A quarter of the homes in Westmorland and Lonsdale were built before 1900. They are expensive to heat and very difficult to insulate. We need the Government to come forward with a bespoke plan to insulate those properties, to help keep people warm and cut energy bills.

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Banks save £2 billion a year from abandoning our high streets and town centres. Our post offices pick up the slack, but they are not funded by the banks anywhere near enough to be able to maintain their presence. This must change.

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Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Cumbria has a high number of unpaid carers. Many of those carers do seasonal and variable work in order to make ends meet. It's vital that they don't miss out on getting the Carer's Allowance support that they deserve. My question to the Social Security Minister 👇

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