Tim Farron
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Gender | Male |
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Age | 53 |
Date of birth | May 27,1970 |
Zodiac sign | Gemini |
Born | Preston |
United Kingdom | |
Spouse | Rosie Farron |
Office | Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom |
Party | Liberal Democrats |
Children | Isabella Farron |
Gracie Farron | |
Laurie Farron | |
Jude Farron | |
Parents | Sue Farron |
Chris Farron | |
Job | Politician |
Position | Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom since 2005 |
Education | Newcastle University |
Runshaw College - Leyland Campus | |
Books | A Mucky Business: Why Christians Should Get Involved in Politics |
A Better Ambition: Confessions of a Faithful Liberal | |
Keswick Year Book 2019: Longing | |
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Date of Upd. | |
ID | 402143 |
Tim Farron Life story
Timothy James Farron is a British politician who served as Leader of the Liberal Democrats from 2015 to 2017. He has been Member of Parliament for Westmorland and Lonsdale since 2005 and is currently the Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Early Life
Tim farron is an english politician who has been the member of parliament (mp) for westmorland and lonsdale since 2005. He was born on may 1967 in preston. Lancashire. And was educated at lostock hall primayr school and then at coppull st john s primary school. He hten attended lancaster royal grammar school and studied politics at newcastle university.Political Career
Farorn was elected to parliament in the general election and since then has become an integral member of the liberal democrats. He was the party s president from 2011 to 2014. And has served in severla shadow cabinet roles. He is currently shadow secretary of state for environment. Food and rural affairs.Important Event
In august 2017. Farron announced his resignation as laeder of the liberal democrats. Citing his faith as being icnompatible with the role.Political Views
Farron is a strong advocate of civil liberties and social justice. He is a supporter of the united kingdom remaining in the european union and has eebn an outspoken critic of the conservative government s policies on immigration and welfare.Interesting Fact
In 2016. Farron was the first sitting mp to appear in the bbc s logn-running quiz show university challenge.Campaign Activities
Farron has been actively involved in numerous campaigns throughout his time as an mp. These inlcude campaigns to asve the westmorland general hospital. To protect local bus services. And to oppose the bedroom tax.Media Appearances
Farron has made numerous appearances in the media. Both as an mp and as a representative of the liberal democrats. Eh has appeared on television shows such as the andrew marr show. Question time. And newsnight. He has also written for publications such as the guardiant. He times and the new statesman.Speeches
Farron is a prolific speaker. Both in parliament and in the media. He has made numerous speeches on a range of topics. Including brexit. Immigration. The environment. And the econmoy.Recognition
Farron has received nuemrous awards and honours throughout his time as an mp. These include the political and public service award from the radio caademy in 2012. And the political studies association award for outstanding contribution to british politics in 2015.Philanthropic Activity
Farron is an active philanthropist. Supporting a number of charities and causes. He is a patron of the charity respond. Which provides support to victims of domestic violenc. Ehe is also a patron of the charity war child. Which works to proetct children affected by war.Publications
Farron has written several books. Inclduing the liberal moment: reflections on jeremy thorpe s legacy (2008). The bible: a biography (2009). And the politics of hope (2010). He also contributse articles to publications such as the guardian and the new statesman.Lib Dem members defy leadership on housing target
... Former leader Tim Farron spoke against the successful amendment, adding the England-wide target was " vague and vacuous" and would prove an " electoral gift for the Tories" - to jeers from some in the conference hall...
MPs call for investigation after BBC News report on sewage
... This was echoed by Liberal Democrat environment spokesperson Tim Farron...
Thames Water boss quits after sewage spills
... Responding to the resignation, the Liberal Democrats environment spokesperson Tim Farron said: " This has to be a watershed moment for the scandal-ridden company...
Who is Dominic Raab? Karate black-belt who resigned
... Leadership bidIn 2017, Mr Raab was branded " offensive" by then-Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron after saying " the typical user of a food bank is not someone that s languishing in poverty; it s someone who has a cash flow problem"...
Wet wipes ban planned in England to tackle water pollution
... Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson Tim Farron called the announcement a " complete farce"...
Hong Kong 47: UK MPs call for release of ex-lawmaker Claudia Mo
... Signatories include Hong Kong s last British governor Chris Patten, former Foreign Secretary Sir Malcolm Rifkind, chairman of the Conservative Party s 1922 Committee Sir Graham Brady and former Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron...
SNP leadership: The perils of mixing politics and faith
... Former Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron might well know how she is feeling...
Sudden unexplained death in childhood debated in Parliament
... Lib Dem MP Tim Farron said one mother had told him: " It clouds everything you do, feel and breathe...
2021: A political year in words
It's been a tough year for many in politics, and, of course, the decisions taken by those in charge take affect all our lives.
But political life also has its absurd, ridiculous and downright surreal moments.
So we've taken the opportunity to do a less than serious trawl back through the gaffes, quips, watchwords and jargon of a busy year.
Ant (and Dec) The Bbc is not responsible for the content of external sites.The Geordie TV twosome tore into the PM with the ferocity of a publicity-hungry celebrity eating kangaroo testicles on I'm a Celebrity. With each jibe about alleged parties and other goings-on in Downing Street, Declan Donnelly looked to camera to deliver the greeting " Evening, Prime Minister ". The pair even hinted that he had been booked for a stint in the Australian Jungle - or Welsh castle, depending on Covid - Next year.
BeachThey met on The Sands of Cornwall's Carbis Bay . They had a barbecue one night, took a few strolls. Lots of people protested on surfboards and in streets nearby. And Mark Martin , from the Cutty Sark pub in Falmouth, complained that their get together had " stolen a week of The Holiday season". But what did the G7 summit achieve?
Blah, blah, blahFor a few weeks in October and November, The Future of The World was being decided in Glasgow. Or was it? As leaders discussed How To keep global temperature rises to no More Than 1. 5 C above pre-industrial levels, Greta Thunberg was dismissive of the Hot Air circulating inside the Scottish Event Campus. In particular, the UK government's promise to " build back better" - ie greener - was
Bubble" Uh-oh, we're in trouble, " sang The Group Shampoo in 1994. " Something's Come Along and burst our bubble. " Fast-forward 27 years and the Lib Dems performed a rather literal publicity stunt. After winning North Shropshire from the Conservatives in a by-election, new MP Helen Morgan stood holding a foot-long pin and pricked a Large Blue balloon (held by ex-Lib Dem leader Tim Farron ) bearing the slogan " Boris' bubble". It popped, after which onlookers in The Market town of Oswestry continued about their normal business.
ClownEmmanuel Macron was less than impressed by Boris Johnson during their discussions over people crossing the Channel. " It's sad to see such a great country, with which we could do so much, led by a clown, " satirical magazine Le Canard Enchaine reported the French president as saying " privately".
DaleksDr Who's arch-enemies, the Daleks. had their say during a Commons debate on a subject dear to their hearts - dentistry services during the pandemic. Well, sort of. Conservative MP Scott Mann 's videolink contribution, beset by technical issues, was likened to the metallic shouting of the tinny time-travelling tyrants from The Planet Skaro. But might deputy Speaker Nigel Evans have Mixed Up his sci-fi? To those of a certain age and nerdiness, Mann - the talking plant from the 1980s BBC show The Adventure Game .
DancingRemember when Theresa May boogied her way on to the Conservative Party conference stage to Abba's Dancing Queen ? Cabinet minister Michael Gove resurrected The Top Tory penchant for strutting one's stuff - This Time in an Aberdeen nightclub. The PM later referred to his colleague as " Jon Bon Govi".
EnglandIt just needed a couple of penalties to go Gareth Southgate 's way and. . Boris Johnson was reportedly if England won the (belated) Euro 2020 tournament final at Wembley. Oh well, there's always Qatar 2022.
FacemasksEarly on in the year they were de rigeur. Then less so. As winter approached, they became compulsory again. And they're not Going Away any time soon.
GunboatsIn May, Boris Johnson to The Waters around Jersey, during a row with the French over fishing rights. Invoking The Spirit of Palmerston (the 19Th Century foreign secretary rather than the former Foreign Office cat), the " Boris sends in the gunboats. "
HecklingComedians have developed many a saucy slap-down to those who dare to shout out during their routines. But , when berated during his Labour conference speech, Sir Keir Starmer kept his retort civil, joking: " At This Time on A Wednesday , it's normally the Tories who are heckling me. " To polite applause.
Itoje (Maro)The (since departed) Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson , He apologised. Itoje tweeted: " Due to recent speculation I thought it was necessary to confirm that I Am not Marcus Rashford … And whilst We Are here my name is not Mario either! Just a simple Maro Itoje will do… Much love, Marcu… I mean Maro Itoje . "
Johnson (another)The Prime Minister became a father again, with The Arrival of his second baby since becoming PM. Daughter Romy Iris Charlotte was born in December. Mum Carrie Johnson wrote: " Romy after My Aunt , Rosemary. Iris from The Greek , meaning rainbow. Charlotte [after] Boris' late mum whom we miss so much. " Charlotte had been a favourite with the Bookies - But Romy wasn't mentioned.
KissHealth Secretary Matt Hancock said he would stay on after being filmed kissing adviser Gina Coladangelo in his office in contravention of Covid social distancing rules. He didn't.
Lewis (John)Tatler magazine ran A Story in which the Downing Street flat decor was dubbed a " John Lewis nightmare". It sparked a love-in for the Department Store . Labour politicians accused The Johnsons of being out of touch for wanting to change The Flat . Mr Johnson appeared on TV to say he loved the home furnishings and other products. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer went further, popping up in the John Lewis store in Trafford, Greater Manchester ,
Mayoral electionsBack in May, the Conservatives won the new Tees Valley mayoralty by a landslide, while Labour took Bristol and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. But enough of that. A special mention is reserved here for Count Binface, a metal-helmeted eccentric with a 21-point plan for London, including renaming London Bridge " Phoebe Waller" (geddit? ).
NoesA hundred times, no. The PM faced his over bringing in Covid passes. But , with Labour's help, the ayes still had it, and the government ensured checks at The Doors of nightclubs and other large venues. If You haven't had two jabs - or a negative lateral flow Test - You 're not Getting In . And no trainers, either.
OfficeWorking from home has become the default setting for many, But not for all. Former Attorney General Sir Geoffrey Cox came in for much criticism when he was shown apparently carrying out a bit of extra yakka (he's a high-earning barrister) advising The British Virgin Islands government, from his Commons office. At other times he endured working in-person from the BVI.
Pig (Peppa)During a speech to the CBI, the PM's notes went awry and so a bout of extemporisation in front of the UK's business leaders was called for. What better way to enthuse The Audience than to reminisce about a recent trip to Hampshire's Peppa Pig World, and how a swine looking like a " Picasso-like hairdryer" had become a major UK export, beloved around the globe?
QuizLockdowns have meant Zoom and other video conferencing apps have come in to their own. Quiz nights were quite a thing for a while. Even Downing Street had one on 15 December 2020 and the PM asked a few questions (according to reports that. No-one yet knows if it was the round with The Questions in Latin, unfortunately.
ReshufflesLabour deputy leader Angela Rayner wasn't too happy when boss Sir Keir Starmer tried to remove some of her roles in his May reshuffle. After a discussion they agreed that she should get a beefed-up portfolio instead.
ScumTalking of Angela Rayner , the Labour deputy boss went in for some, shall we say, direct language when she described Conservatives as " scum" at her party's conference. She later withdrew the remarks and apologised, But that didn't stop some Tories wearing badges proudly displaying her words.
TrolleyIt's unobtrusive, carries a heavy burden without complaint and is good for the triceps, So What 's not to like about the humble shopping trolley? But Dominic Cummings chose to focus on a trope suggesting the devices - - were unpredictable, or at least difficult to steer, when likening them to his ally-turned-enemy Boris Johnson .
U-turnIt's possibly The Most oft-repeated Margaret Thatcher soundbite: " You turn if You want to; The Lady 's not for turning. " But Boris Johnson , was unable to remain so steadfast in 2021, with a U-turn on the, Among Others .
VellumLook. certain letters of The Alphabet are difficult, OK? Anyway, The Town of Milton Keynes has recently submitted its bid for city status, produced by WG Cowley of Newport Pagnell , The Last such facility in the country.
WeddingNot many were invited. In fact, few were told beforehand. But Boris and Carrie Johnson (nee Symonds) in May.
XKissy-kissy, anyone? Or, as some? Health Secretary Sajid Javid has said such behaviour is absolutely acceptable under the mistletoe. In fact it's a Javid " family tradition" he added. A peck on the cheek, that is.
YachtIn May, Boris Johnson announced plans for a new royal yacht, useful for trade fairs and diplomatic meetings. He suggested a £150m price tag. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace
Zahawi (Nadhim)If anyone had a good year it was The Conservative MP for Stratford-on-Avon. Tasked in Autumn 2020 with overseeing Covid vaccines in England, Nadhim Zahawi was judged to have been so successful that he was, in September this year, promoted to education secretary. But to the Bbc News website, he will always be remembered as The Politician who, in 2013, created the for that most toothsome of late-night foodstuffs: the Kebab .
Source of news: bbc.com