FARRON, Tim

Member for Westmorland and Lonsdale since 2005. Committees: Lib Dem Co-Chair, International Affairs Policy Committee; Member, Environmental Audit Select Committee 2006-07; Member, Education and Skills Select Committee 2005-06. Political career: President of Liberal Democrat Party since 2010; Shadow Defra Secretary 2008-10; Liberal Democrat Shadow Minister for Home Affairs 2007-March 2008; Liberal Democrat Countryside Spokesman 2007-08; Parliamentary Private Secretary to Sir Menzies Campbell MP, Leader of the Liberal Democrats 2006-07; Parliamentary Candidate for Westmorland and Lonsdale 2001; Liberal Democrat Spokesman for Youth Affairs 2005-06; Parliamentary Candidate for Westmorland and Lonsdale 2001; Lancashire County Council 1993-2000; South Ribble Borough Council 1995-99. Special political interests: Rural affairs, education, NHS. Profession/Trade: Manager, higher education. Education: University of Newcastle; Runshaw Tertiary College, Leyland; Lostock Hall School, Preston. Affiliations: Member: Lakes Line User Group, St Thomass Church Milnthorpe, Association of University Teachers. Hobbies: Playing football, walking in the Lake District, listening to music, spending time with family and friends. b. 27 May 1970.