Tim Farron
Liberal Democrat · Westmorland and Lonsdale
FULL PROFILETim Farron is the Liberal Democrat MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, first elected in 2005. He is 55 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Rural affairs and farming · Healthcare and NHS services · Environmental protection · Transport infrastructure · Housing and planning
Positions
Immigration and asylum — Liberal - opposes stricter controls
strong
European integration — Strongly pro-EU
strong
Rural and agricultural policy — Advocates for farmer support and rural communities
strong
Healthcare — Supports increased NHS funding and access
strong
Environmental protection — Pro-climate action and pollution controls
moderate
Housing policy — Supports affordable housing and local control
moderate
Transport infrastructure — Advocates for rural transport links
moderate
Human rights — Strong advocate for international human rights
moderate
Notable Rebellions
2025-06-17 — Voted against party line on policing measures, likely reflecting concerns about civil liberties or local policing priorities
2022-03-30 — Opposed government healthcare reforms, consistent with his advocacy for NHS services and local healthcare provision
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and pragmatic, combining evidence-based arguments with passionate advocacy for rural communities. Balances Liberal Democrat principles with local needs, often using specific examples from Cumbria to illustrate broader policy points.
Background
Tim Farron worked as a university lecturer and researcher before entering Parliament, bringing academic expertise to his political career. He has deep roots in Cumbria and the Lake District, which heavily influences his constituency-focused approach to politics.