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Now This Draft Plan Is on the Table, the Referendum Campaign Begins in Earnest

Now this draft plan is on the table the referendum campaign begins in earnest. It is the biggest vote in a generation and it will settle not only Britain's relations with Europe but also our place in the world. The Liberal Democrats are the only party united in the case to remain. Together the EU has created the world's largest free trade area, delivered peace, and continues to give the British people the opportunity to live, work and travel freely. History shows that Britain is better when it is united with Europe.

Register to Vote!

This week is National Voter Registration Drive organised by 'Bite the Ballot' a campaign group that aims to ensure as many people as possible are taking part in our democratic society.Up to a million people have recently fallen off the Electoral Register, with Individual Electoral Registration introduced in the last few years. A particular problem is students who are not registered where they are at college.

MEPs accept weaker diesel emission limits in "bad day for cleaner air"

MEPs narrowly failed to overturn the decision to weaken diesel emission limits today, with 317 voting in favour of the rejection, 323 against and 61 abstaining. Under an EU agreement reached by national governments including the UK in October last year, diesel cars will be allowed to spew out double the current legal limit of deadly nitrogen oxides (NOx) pollution in order to be able to meet new stricter tests coming into force from 2017.

Farron Backs Bill To Strengthen Consumer Power Against Mobile Providers

South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has given his backing to a bill to give customers more power against mobile phone network providers.

Wordsworth Trust Funding 'Fantastic Boost' - Farron

South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has described the news that the Wordsworth Trust has secured support for a £4.75million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund as a "fantastic boost" for the local tourist industry.