Tim Farron

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 MP
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
Incumbent
Assumed office 5 May 2005
Preceded by	Tim Collins
Majority	8,949 (18.3%)
Personal details
Born	Timothy James Farron (1970-05-27) 27 May 1970 (age 55) 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

From 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

After 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]