Tim Farron

MP since 5 May 2005

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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).

1483

Votes Cast

£301,196

Expenses 2024-25

21,472

Majority

62.7%

Vote Share

Expenses (2024-25)

£301,196

Staffing£242,942
Office£27,746
Accommodation£17,438
Travel£13,070

Year-on-Year

2024-25£301,196
2023-24£289,729
2022-23£282,134
2021-22£241,528
2020-21£241,330
2019-20£200,295
2018-19£196,968
2017-18£193,764
2016-17£179,645
2015-16£159,758
2014-15£166,514
2013-14£176,806
2012-13£175,192
2011-12£150,855
2010-11£49,362

Election Result(2024 General Election)

Turnout: 49,533 voters

Liberal Democrat
31,061 votes62.7%
Conservative
9,589 votes19.4%
Reform UK
4,842 votes9.8%
Labour
2,306 votes4.7%
Green Party
1,486 votes3.0%
Independent
111 votes0.2%
Heritage Party
81 votes0.2%
Social Democratic Party
57 votes0.1%

Parliamentary Activity

Counts in the current Parliament
(since 4 July 2024)

476

Written Questions

20

Oral Questions

240

Debates Spoken In

414

Speeches

315

Divisions Voted

Debates and speeches are sourced from Hansard contributions. The Hansard backfill is still in progress — counts will grow over the next few days as historic days are ingested.

Voting Record

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Aye: 811No: 672

1483 votes — page 1 of 60

2 AYE

Health Bill

2 votes · 7 Sept 2026

2 AYE1 NO

Representation of the People Bill

3 votes · 2 Sept 2026

2 NO

Immigration and Asylum Bill

2 votes · 13 Jul 2026

3 AYE

Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee

3 votes · 1 Jul 2026

3 AYE1 NO

Armed Forces Bill Report Stage

4 votes · 22 Jun 2026

3 AYE

Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remaining Stages

3 votes · 16 Jun 2026

2 AYE

Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Committee

2 votes · 8 Jun 2026

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Financial Interests(9)

(b) Any other support not included in Category 2(a)

Faith in Public Ltd

The services of two policy advisers for a total of 30 hours a week between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025

1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025

£30,745
Name of donor
Faith in Public Ltd
Address of donor
10 Queen Street Place, London EC4R 1BE
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind
The services of two policy advisers for a total of 30 hours a week between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025, value £30,744.51
Date received
1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025
Date accepted
1 April 2024
Donor status
company, registration 11134849

Registered 16 April 2024

(b) Any other support not included in Category 2(a)

Faith in Public Ltd

The services of two policy advisers for a total of 30 hours a week between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026

1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026

£30,119
Name of donor
Faith in Public Ltd
Address of donor
C/O Sedulo Office 605, Albert House, 256 - 260 Old Street, London EC1V 9DD
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind
The services of two policy advisers for a total of 30 hours a week between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026, value £30,119.08
Date received
1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026
Date accepted
1 April 2025
Donor status
company, registration 11134849

Registered 2 April 2025; updated 15 July 2025 and 14 October 2025

(b) Any other support not included in Category 2(a)

Faith in Public Ltd

The services of a public relations company

1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026

£15,264
Name of donor
Faith in Public Ltd
Address of donor
C/O Sedulo Office 605, Albert House, 256 - 260 Old Street, London EC1V 9DD
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind
The services of a public relations company, value £15,264
Date received
1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026
Date accepted
1 March 2025
Donor status
company, registration 11134849

Registered 5 March 2025; updated 14 October 2025

(b) Any other support not included in Category 2(a)

Faith in Public Ltd

The services of an intern for 22.5 hours a week between 16 September 2024 and 25 July 2025

16 September 2024 to 25 July 2025

£13,877
Name of donor
Faith in Public Ltd
Address of donor
10 Queen Street Place, London EC4R 1BE
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind
The services of an intern for 22.5 hours a week between 16 September 2024 and 25 July 2025, value £13,877.33
Date received
16 September 2024 to 25 July 2025
Date accepted
16 September 2024
Donor status
company, registration 11134849

Registered 8 October 2024; updated 2 April 2025

(b) Any other support not included in Category 2(a)

1st April 2025 until 31st December 2025

The services of a policy adviser for one day per week from 1st April 2025 until 31st December 2025

1 April 2025 to 31 December 2025

£9,750
Name of donor
Refugee, Asylum & Migration Policy Project (RAMP)
Address of donor
The Courtyard, High Street, Ascot SL5 7HP
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind
The services of a policy adviser for one day per week from 1st April 2025 until 31st December 2025, value £9,750
Date received
1 April 2025 to 31 December 2025
Date accepted
1 April 2025
Donor status
company, registration 12373468

Registered 2 April 2025

Activity Pulse

Questions asked and motions sponsored by Tim in Parliament

Provision of residential outdoor education for children in kinship care

36 signatures

That this House recognises the unique challenges faced by children in kinship care and the vital role outdoor education plays in fostering self-esteem and developing essential life skills; calls on local authorities to take such steps as are reasonably practicable to ensure that

21 Jan 2025

Implications for rural communities of the Autumn Budget 2024

32 signatures

That this House recognises the vital contribution that British farmers make to our economy, environment and food security; understands that the farming industry has suffered from the botched trade deals that the former Conservative government negotiated and the poorly managed tra

13 Nov 2024

FA Cup replays

13 signatures

That this House notes that the recent men’s FA Cup first round was the first to be played without the opportunity of a replay for matches that ended in a draw; regrets that, as a result, non-league teams including Weston-super-Mare, Hednesford Town, Guiseley, Southend United and

4 Nov 2024

Avanti West Coast disruptions

6 signatures

That this House notes the ongoing disruption of train services operated by Avanti West Coast, particularly the frequent cancellation of services on the mainline north of Preston when there is disruption on the line in Scotland, even when it would be perfectly possible to run serv

22 Oct 2024

Outdoor education

30 signatures

That this House notes the profound benefits of outdoor education for children's physical, mental, and emotional well-being; highlights the value of residential outdoor learning in developing essential life skills; urges the Government to make it a statutory part of the school cur

22 Oct 2024

Zero carbon homes

31 signatures

That this House believes that all new homes should be built to a zero carbon standard; urges the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to grant local councils and National Park authorities the powers to enforce the Future Home Standard for all new homes

24 Jul 2024

Cumbria coal mine court appeal

48 signatures

That this House welcomes the Government’s decision to withdraw support for plans for a new coal mine at Whitehaven in Cumbria; recognises that commissioning the coal mine contradicts the UK’s commitment to reduce carbon dioxide emissions; calls for urgent investment to be made in

17 Jul 2024

Youth mobility visas

11 signatures

That this House acknowledges the European Commission’s proposal on youth mobility visas; notes the benefits that youth mobility visas would provide for UK industries who need to supplement their local workforce; recognises that the hospitality and tourism sectors in rural and coa

14 May 2024

Shap Post Office

3 signatures

That this House celebrates the long-awaited reopening of the Post Office in Shap; recognises the importance of post offices as community hubs, providing access to communication, banking and other vital services; notes the particular need for such services for those with restricte

13 May 2024

Tenant farming commissioner

8 signatures

That this House praises the work of Baroness Kate Rock in producing the Rock Review of the Tenanted Farming Sector; acknowledges the value of the more than 70 detailed recommendations the review makes; urges the Government to especially consider the recommendation for a tenant fa

15 Apr 2024

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