Tim Farron
British politician (born 1970)
Tim Farron (born 27 May 1970) is a British politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Westmorland and Lonsdale since 2005. Farron was the leader of the Liberal Democrats until his announced resignation in June 2017.[1]
Tim Farron | |
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| Leader of the Liberal Democrats | |
| In office 16 July 2015 – 20 July 2017 | |
| Deputy | Jo Swinson |
| Preceded by | Nick Clegg |
| Succeeded by | Vince Cable |
| President of the Liberal Democrats | |
| In office 1 January 2011 – 1 January 2015 | |
| Leader | Nick Clegg |
| Preceded by | The Baroness Scott of Needham Market |
| Succeeded by | The Baroness Brinton |
| Member of Parliament for Westmorland and Lonsdale | |
| Assumed office 5 May 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Tim Collins |
| Majority | 8,949 (18.3%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Timothy James Farron 27 May 1970 Preston, Lancashire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Liberal Democrats |
| Spouse(s) | Rosie Farron |
| Children | 2 daughters, 2 sons |
| Alma mater | Newcastle University |
President of the Liberal Democrats
changeFrom 2011 to 2015, Farron served as president of the Liberal Democrats. He became popular in the party because he did not vote for higher university tuition fees.
Leader of the Liberal Democrats
changeAfter the heavy Liberal Democrat party losses in the 2015 election, Nick Clegg resigned as party leader. This caused a leadership election to be held. Farron beat his rival Norman Lamb and was elected leader.[2]
Farron resigned as Lib Dem leader after the 2017 general election.[3]
References
change- ↑ Adam Justice (5 August 2015). "Lib Dem leader Tim Farron criticises UK government response to Calais migrant crisis". International Business Times. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
- ↑ "Tim Farron elected as Leader of the Liberal Democrats". Liberal Democrats. 16 July 2015. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
- ↑ "Tim Farron quits as Lib Dem leader". BBC News. 14 June 2017. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
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