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
Year-on-Year
Election Result(2024 General Election)
Turnout: 49,533 voters
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.
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3 AYEChildren's Wellbeing and Schools Bill Report Stage
3 votes · 17 Mar 2025
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill Report Stage
3 votes · 17 Mar 2025
3 AYEEmployment Rights Bill Report Stage
3 votes · 12 Mar 2025
Employment Rights Bill Report Stage
3 votes · 12 Mar 2025
2 AYE1 NOEmployment Rights Bill Report Stage
3 votes · 11 Mar 2025
Employment Rights Bill Report Stage
3 votes · 11 Mar 2025
2 AYEFinance Bill Report Stage
2 votes · 3 Mar 2025
Finance Bill Report Stage
2 votes · 3 Mar 2025
1 AYE1 NOInstitute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill
2 votes · 25 Feb 2025
Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill
2 votes · 25 Feb 2025
3 AYECrown Estate Bill [Lords] Report Stage
3 votes · 24 Feb 2025
Crown Estate Bill [Lords] Report Stage
3 votes · 24 Feb 2025
3 AYEWater (Special Measures) Bill Report Stage
3 votes · 28 Jan 2025
Water (Special Measures) Bill Report Stage
3 votes · 28 Jan 2025
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
(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
- 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
(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
- 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
(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
- 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
(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
- 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
(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
- 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
Back British Farming Day
13 signaturesThat this House welcomes the National Farmers Union's Back British Farming Day on the 15 September 2021; recognises the key role farmers play in producing the food we eat and as stewards of our countryside; believes that farmers are key allies in tackling the climate and ecologic
15 Sept 2021
Zero-carbon domestic renewables
27 signaturesThat this House recognises the UK's legal commitment to reduce carbon emissions, including those from domestic dwellings, to Net Zero by 2050; further notes that 30% of UK carbon dioxide emissions are from domestic dwellings; recognises that micro-generation of home grown energy
15 Jun 2021
Australian trade deal
28 signaturesThat this House notes the prospective agreement of a trade deal with Australia; expresses strong concern at the potential implications of any deal on British farmers; asks that farmers across the country are properly consulted; further asks that MPs are given the time to adequate
15 Jun 2021
Proposal for a pilot scheme to increase council tax on second homes
8 signaturesThat this House observes the notable rise in second home purchases over the past year; acknowledges the significant damage excessive second home ownership does to communities and local public services by robbing towns and villages of a permanent population; notes the decision of
17 May 2021
Holehird Care Home
3 signaturesThat this House notes the excellent care provided by staff and volunteers for people with physical disabilities and complex needs at Holehird care home on the outskirts of Windermere for the past 60 years; regrets the decision taken by Leonard Cheshire to announce the closure of
20 Apr 2021
Access For All in rural areas
7 signaturesThat this House recognises the enormous barriers that still exist at many railway stations across the country for people with mobility issues; welcomes the Department for Transport’s Access for All scheme to provide funding to make accessibility improvements to railway stations;
20 Apr 2021
Disabled Persons Railcards
7 signaturesThat this House notes that many Disabled Persons Railcards have not been used due to coronavirus restrictions and shielding advice; commends train companies for providing over £476 million in ticket refunds for people whose travel plans have changed unexpectedly during the corona
12 Apr 2021
VAT on Zero Carbon Domestic Renewables
16 signaturesThat this House recognises the UK's legal commitment to reduce carbon emissions, including those from domestic dwellings, to Net Zero by 2050; further notes that 30 per cent of UK carbon dioxide emissions are from domestic dwellings; recognises that micro-generation of home grown
22 Feb 2021
Effect of covid-19 on leisure services
4 signaturesThat this House is concerned by the impact of Covid-19 on leisure services; believes a thriving leisure industry is critical to improving the physical and economic health of communities in the Covid-19 recovery effort; notes that leisure services relieve pressure on the NHS and s
22 Feb 2021
20th anniversary of the foot and mouth disease outbreak
3 signaturesThat this House notes the 20th anniversary of the first recorded case of Foot and Mouth Disease on 19 February 2021; pays tribute to the thousands of farmers and their families, agricultural workers, and rural communities who bore the brunt of the tragedy and faced appalling emot
11 Feb 2021
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