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Tim Farron MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale Constituency

Current MP Details

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Liberal Democrat

Tim Farron is the Liberal Democrat MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, and has been an MP continually since 5 May 2005. He currently undertakes the role of Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs).

Elected May 2005
Elected 5 times

MP Contact Details

Parliamentary
House of Commons
London
SW1A 0AA
020 7219 8498
[email protected]
Parliamentary office
House of Commons
London
SW1A 0AA
020 7219 8519
[email protected]
Constituency
Acland House
Yard 2
Stricklandgate
Kendal
LA9 4ND
01539 723403
[email protected]
Website
http://www.timfarron.co.uk/
Twitter
https://twitter.com/timfarron

Constituency Election Results

Election Date
Event
Result
Electorate
Turnout
Majority
Election Date
12 Dec 2019
2019 General Election
LD Hold
Electorate
67,789
Turnout
52,712 (78%)
Majority
1,934
Election Date
8 Jun 2017
2017 General Election
LD Hold
Electorate
66,391
Turnout
51,687 (78%)
Majority
777
Election Date
7 May 2015
2015 General Election
LD Hold
Electorate
65,857
Turnout
48,929 (74%)
Majority
8,949
Election Date
6 May 2010
2010 General Election
LD Hold
Electorate
66,988
Turnout
51,487 (77%)
Majority
12,264
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Constituency Map


MP History

Date
Event
Details
1 Feb 2023 to 8 Feb 2023
Committee
Offenders (Day of Release from Detention) Bill
25 Jan 2023 to 1 Feb 2023
Committee
Equipment Theft (Prevention) Bill
15 Jun 2022 to 20 Oct 2022
Committee
Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill
12 Jan 2022 to 19 Jan 2022
Committee
Glue Traps (Offences) Bill
22 Sep 2021 to 27 Oct 2021
Committee
Education (Careers Guidance in Schools) Bill
7 Sep 2020 to Now
Opposition Post
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
6 Jan 2020 to 7 Sep 2020
Opposition Post
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Food and Rural Affairs)
21 Aug 2019 to 6 Jan 2020
Opposition Post
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Work and Pensions)
21 Aug 2019 to 7 Sep 2020
Opposition Post
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (North of England) (Northern Powerhouse)
21 Aug 2019 to 11 Jul 2022
Opposition Post
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
7 Feb 2019 to 21 Aug 2019
Opposition Post
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government)
12 Oct 2017 to 7 Feb 2019
Opposition Post
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
16 Jul 2015 to 20 Jul 2017
Other Post
Leader of the Liberal Democrats
1 Jan 2011 to 31 Dec 2014
Other Post
Party Chair, Liberal Democrats
26 Jul 2010 to 25 Nov 2013
Committee
European Scrutiny Committee
6 May 2010 to Now
Representative
Westmorland and Lonsdale
7 Oct 2008 to 6 May 2010
Opposition Post
Shadow Secretary of State (Environment)
20 Dec 2007 to 7 Oct 2008
Opposition Post
Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
1 Apr 2007 to 20 Dec 2007
Opposition Post
Shadow Minister (Home Affairs)
22 May 2006 to 12 Jul 2007
Committee
Environmental Audit Committee
12 Jul 2005 to 22 May 2006
Committee
Education & Skills
10 May 2005 to 5 Mar 2006
Opposition Post
Shadow Spokesperson (Children, Schools and Families)
5 May 2005 to Now
House
Commons
5 May 2005 to Now
Affiliation
Liberal Democrat
5 May 2005 to 6 May 2010
Representative
Westmorland and Lonsdale
5 May 2005 to Now
Representative
Westmorland and Lonsdale
7 Jun 2001
Election Contested
Westmorland and Lonsdale
1 May 1997
Election Contested
South Ribble
9 Apr 1992
Election Contested
North West Durham
Notes

Rows highlighted in green indicates a currently held position.

MP Contributions

Debates
878
Early Day Motions
2,726
Written Questions
1,582
Votes
1,163
Date
Debate
Contributions
23 Apr 2024
Partner and Spousal Visas: Minimum Income
1
Details
23 Apr 2024
A&E Waiting Times: East Lancashire
1
Details
23 Apr 2024
Football Governance Bill
3
Details
22 Apr 2024
Topical Questions
1
Details
22 Apr 2024
Local Plans
1
Details
22 Apr 2024
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill
2
Details
22 Apr 2024
Hospice Funding
1
Details
17 Apr 2024
Flood Recovery Framework
1
Details
16 Apr 2024
Floating Offshore Wind
1
Details
15 Apr 2024
Net Migration
1
Details

Constituency Member History

Date
Member
Reason for Leaving
Details
5 May 2005
to Now
Tim Farron
Liberal Democrat
Current Member
Tim Farron is the Liberal Democrat MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, and has been an MP continually since 5 May 2005. He currently undertakes the role of Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs).

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