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Tim Farron
House of CommonsIn officeLiberal DemocratsNorth West · Westmorland and LonsdaleMember of Parliament

Tim Farron

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Tim Farron is a British politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for Westmorland and Lonsdale since 2005. A member of the Liberal Democrats, he held the position of party leader from 2015 to 2017 and previously served as the party's president from 2011 to 2014. Before his parliamentary career, Farron worked in higher education and served as a local councillor. He is known for his centre-left political views, with a focus on rural affairs, environmental issues, and social justice. Throughout his tenure, he has held various front-bench roles, including spokesperson for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

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Born
1970-05-27 · 56 years old
Birth place
Preston, United Kingdom
Education
Lostock Hall High School, Runshaw College, Newcastle University
Career
Higher education administrator

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