Tim Farron

British politician · United Kingdom · On the map · Politicians · Born 1970 · age 56

Timothy James Farron is a British politician who served as Leader of the Liberal Democrats from 2015 to 2017. He has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Westmorland and Lonsdale since 2005 and is the Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

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2017“I don't believe that gay sex is a sin”In their words14 June 2017Who is Tim Farron? A profile of the ex-Liberal Democrat leader BBC NewsRead the whole statement

“I cannot imagine a deal that is better than the one we've got now.”In their words1 June 2017No better EU deal than being a full member - Tim Farron BBC NewsRead the whole statement

“I'm somebody who challenges people in power - the EU, in government, in councils - but I am somebody who believes Britain is better off in the European Union.”In their words30 April 2017Tim Farron says 'I'm a bit of a Eurosceptic' BBC NewsRead the whole statement

“Aggressive. Nationalistic. Anti-Nato. Anti-EU. It is the post-war internationalist consensus unravelling in real time.”In their words19 March 2017Farron likens PM's politics to Trump's and Putin's BBC NewsRead the whole statement

2016“We discussed whether Article 50 can be revoked, and my conclusion is that if there is the political will, it would be possible to do so.”In their words7 December 2016Tim Farron says Article 50 can be revoked BBC NewsRead the whole statement

“If we trusted the people to vote for our departure then we must trust the people to vote for our destination.”In their words20 September 2016Tim Farron praises Blair as he targets Labour voters BBC NewsRead the whole statement

1970Born27 May 1970

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Farron in 2008

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Tim Farron

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You should have your say on the Brexit deal in a referendum. And if you don't like the deal you should be able to reject it and choose to remain in Europe.
17 May 2017 · General Election 2017: Lib Dems aim to keep Scots in UK and EU BBC News, Own words
[Labour has] voted through a hard Brexit and chosen to be neither fish nor fowl on the biggest issue to face our country for a generation.
25 April 2017 · General Election 2017: Labour's 'day one' pledge to EU nationals BBC News, Own words
The Liberal Democrats have a plan. We know what we want and we know where we want to take our country. When Theresa May does agree a deal with the EU, we want the people to decide.
20 September 2016 · Tim Farron praises Blair as he targets Labour voters BBC News, Own words