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Tim Farron

Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

Liberal Democrat MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale

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Liberal Democrat MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale

Entered the House of Commons on 5 May 2005 — General election

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Currently held offices

  • Member, Offenders (Day of Release from Detention) Bill Committee (since 1 Feb 2023)
  • Member, Equipment Theft (Prevention) Bill Committee (since 25 Jan 2023)
  • Member, Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill Committee (since 15 Jun 2022)
  • Member, Glue Traps (Offences) Bill Committee (since 12 Jan 2022)
  • Member, Education (Careers Guidance in Schools) Bill Committee (since 22 Sep 2021)
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (since 7 Sep 2020)

Other offices held in the past

  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Food and Rural Affairs) ( 6 Jan 2020 to 7 Sep 2020)
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Work and Pensions) (21 Aug 2019 to 6 Jan 2020)
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government) (21 Aug 2019 to 11 Jul 2022)
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (North of England) (Northern Powerhouse) (21 Aug 2019 to 7 Sep 2020)
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government) ( 7 Feb 2019 to 21 Aug 2019)
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (12 Oct 2017 to 7 Feb 2019)
  • Leader of the Liberal Democrats (16 Jul 2015 to 20 Jul 2017)
  • Party Chair, Liberal Democrats ( 1 Jan 2011 to 31 Dec 2014)
  • Member, European Scrutiny Committee (26 Jul 2010 to 25 Nov 2013)
  • Shadow Secretary of State (Environment) ( 7 Oct 2008 to 6 May 2010)
  • Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (20 Dec 2007 to 7 Oct 2008)
  • Shadow Minister (Home Affairs) ( 1 Apr 2007 to 20 Dec 2007)
  • Member, Environmental Audit Committee (22 May 2006 to 12 Jul 2007)
  • Leader's Parliamentary Private Secretary, Cross-Portfolio and Non-Portfolio Responsibilities (21 Mar 2006 to 6 Mar 2008)
  • Member, Education & Skills Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 22 May 2006)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Children, Schools and Families) (10 May 2005 to 5 Mar 2006)

Previous MPs in this constituency

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