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 | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| 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...
Lib Dem members defy leadership on housing target
By Paul SeddonPolitics reporter, in Bournemouth
Liberal Democrat members have defied The Party leadership by voting to keep The Party 's housebuilding target for England.
Party bosses had wanted to shelve the 380,000 annual target, arguing it had failed to deliver necessary new homes.
But members backed a motion from younger activists to keep it at The Party 's conference in Bournemouth.
In an impassioned debate, the activists said ditching an overall target risked alienating younger voters.
A leaflet backing the motion warned members that dropping The Target would hand Labour " a stick to beat us with" in marginal seats.
Referring to The Party 's on university funding during The Coalition years, it urged: " Don't let housing become our next tuition fees".
The Party has had a target to build 380,000 new homes a year in England across all sectors since it was adopted at its annual conference in 2021.
But The Party leadership had proposed replacing this with " independently assessed" targets for local authorities, which are " appropriate for the specific areas' needs".
Under The Plan , The Party would instead pledge to build 150,000 social homes a year in England, with " binding" affordable housing targets for councils.
During a debate before the vote, The Party 's housing spokeswoman Helen Morgan said England-wide targets had " utterly failed to deliver the homes we need".
She added that The Party needed a policy that " will actually deliver homes" adding the 380,000 pledge for all sectors - public and Private - " will not do that".
'We Are listening'However, members eventually backed an amendment suggested by the Young Liberals group, which said The Target should be kept, to be translated into " achievable" local goals.
It added that keeping it would show " serious intent" from The Party to " address the housing crisis".
The Group 's chair, Janey Little, told party members that housing had become unaffordable for many younger people and The Target showed them that " we as Liberal Democrats are listening".
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.
The Lib Dems are hoping to target a swathe of Conservative-held seats at The Next election across sections of southern and south-western England.
Currently, a government-set formula, based on population estimates, determines the housing targets that councils are meant to incorporate into their 15-year housebuilding plans.
Councils that fail to do so can have their power to block new developments curbed.
However, in The Face of a backlash from Conservative MPs, the government has set out plans to water the targets down by specifying in planning guidance that they are only advisory.
This weekend, Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey denied opposing new housing in Tory-run areas, saying he was against " developer-led" schemes without proper amenities.
The government has a target to build 300,000 new homes in England by the mid-2020s - But MPs have warned it is on track to miss it.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
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