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 |
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]