
House of CommonsIn officeLiberal DemocratsNorth West · Westmorland and LonsdaleMember of Parliament
Tim Farron
Profile
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.
Details
- 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



