Lib Dem Leader Ed Davey has announced a new team of spokespeople who will hold the Government to account and rebuild our party.
Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland & Lonsdale.
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Housing, Communities & Local Government, and Food & Rural Affairs.
Tim Farron has represented the people of Westminster and Lonsdale as their Member of Parliament for 15 years.
Tim’s win in 2005 ended a 95 year rule by the Tories, winning by 267 votes. In the 2010 general election Tim maintained his seat and achieved an 11.1% swing from the Conservatives.
Tim lives in Milnthorpe, south Cumbria, with his wife Rosie, his daughters Isabella and Gracie and his sons Jude and Laurie.
Tim Farron has a strong record of delivery for the constituency.
He has headed many local campaigns, fighting to protect and bring more services to Westmorland General Hospital, build more affordable homes for local families and bring more well paid jobs to the South Lakes.
Tim is also a strong advocate for Cumbria’s farmers, with the NFU describing him as “a true ally of farmers”.
Tim’s proudest local achievement is his successful campaign to bring a chemotherapy centre to Westmorland General, meaning cancer patients in the South Lakes no longer have to make travel long distances to Lancaster or Barrow for treatment.