All articles written by Tim Farron MP on PoliticsHome.com

20 Oct 2022 Economy

The crisis in government throws the desperation of millions into stark relief

Westminster watchers are becoming exhausted by the twists and turns of our latest political tale of turmoil, and most MPs are also horrified by the damage it is doing to the welfare of our constituents.

26 May 2022 Economy

British farmers are at the sharp end of the cost of living crisis – we must go further to support them

Farmers are often overlooked and undervalued. They are custodians of biodiversity, cultural heritage, green energy, flood prevention, carbon sequestration, hiking paths… and then there’s the small matter of putting food on the table.

28 Jun 2021 Communities

We must stop “Lakeland Clearances” turfing out local families to make way for expensive second homes

What we don’t need is villages like Coniston or Grasmere, in the most beautiful parts of the United Kingdom, to be filled with empty houses, with no local people living there.

26 May 2021 Environment

Australia trade deal would be a historic betrayal of British farming and set a dangerous precedent for future trade deals

It's not too late for the government to grow a backbone and stand up for British farmers and Britain's world-leading animal welfare and environmental standards.

29 Apr 2021 Home affairs

Dog theft should be made a specific criminal offence

There is no real deterrent to stop these criminals and no evidence that these crimes are taken seriously.

22 Apr 2021 Political parties

'A legend to me and to so many of my friends': Tim Farron pays tribute to Lord Greaves

Although famed for his gruff honesty, Tony Greaves was also kind, principled, thoughtful and funny. The Liberal movement has lost one of its finest.

28 Jan 2021 Education

Government must save outdoor education centres for the sake of our young people

Outdoor education centres have fantastic benefits for children’s physical and mental health. Their collapse would not only be devastating for the economy, but for the development and education of young people.

10 Nov 2020 Economy

The continued exclusion of 3 million people from Covid financial support is a national scandal

Gaps in the furlough and self-employment schemes meant not everyone has been able to access financial support. We must call out this injustice

17 Sep 2020 Coronavirus

Government must U-turn over coronavirus support for excluded groups and the self-employed

Through no fault of their own, an estimated 3 million people have had no proper financial support over the past six months. The government’s next U-turn must be to overturn this huge injustice.

04 May 2020 Coronavirus

Radiotherapy is a vital treatment that can reduce unnecessary cancer deaths during the coronavirus pandemic

A radiotherapy taskforce led by a government minister will save ‘collateral’ cancer lives from the Covid-19 pandemic

20 Dec 2019 Political parties

The Lib Dems can work constructively with Labour - if they learn from their mistakes under Corbyn

The next Labour leader must be pragmatic, provide clarity on Brexit, and stand resolute in rooting out the anti-Jewish hatred that gained momentum under Corbyn, writes Tim Farron MP.

16 Jul 2019 Transport

If Boris Johnson is determined to deliver for the North he must pledge to complete HS2

Liberal Democrat MP Tim Farron writes calling on the next PM to embrace the HS2 project not cancel it, following the remaining stages of the High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Bill yesterday.

14 Sep 2018 Home affairs

The Liberal Democrats would take asylum decisions away from the Home Office

Former Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron MP reflects on recent reports that over a dozen asylum seekers have been waiting for more than twenty years for a Home Office decision, during which they couldn’t work, earn or plan for the future.

18 May 2018 Transport

We need to talk about Northern

Former Lib Dem leader and Cumbrian MP Tim Farron writes about the appalling rail services his constituents and visitors to the Lake District have endured in recent months with 160 cancellations in April & 72 in the first week of May.

13 Mar 2017 Home affairs

MPs supporting Article 50 are 'shamelessly slamming the door on EU migrants'

Lib Dem leader Tim Farron writes ahead of today's House of Commons votes on Lords amendments to the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill.

23 Sep 2016 Political parties

The Lib Dems are fighting to keep Britain open, tolerant and united

Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron reflects on a string of recent council byelection successes for his party which suggest the party "making real progress" and providing "the real voice of opposition to the Conservative Brexit Government".

23 Jun 2016 Brexit

Embrace the modern world and vote to remain in the EU

Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron makes a final appeal for a Remain vote in today's EU referendum, saying Britain can prove it is an "outward looking, tolerant and better nation".