Tim Farron MP
Tim Farron has been the Member of Parliament for Westmorland and Lonsdale since 2005, and served as the Leader of the Liberal Democrat Party from 2015 to 2017. Tim is also the host of ‘A Mucky Business’ podcast, which unpacks the murky world of politics and encourages believers around the UK to engage prayerfully. You can find it on your chosen podcast provider.
OpinionOur withdrawal from Afghanistan is shameful. The least we can do is welcome refugees to Britain
Whatever you think of the original war, the way we pulled out was wrong, says Tim Farron MP
- Opinion
Please don’t throw away your mask. Wearing it is the Christ-like thing to do
Tim Farron MP explains why he believes we should continue to wear masks - even after July 19
- Opinion
Being anti-racist is not a ‘woke’ side issue. It is part of our Christian faith
For those who thought the fight against racism in football was over, the behaviour of some England fans after the Euro 2020 final has proved it is not. Being anti-racist is not a side-issue for Christians, says Tim Farron, it lies at the heart of our beliefs
- Opinion
Why both sides of the abortion debate are guilty of dehumanising someone
Following yesterday’s House of Commons debate on the divisive issue of abortion, Tim Farron MP says we need to remember the humanity of all involved
- Opinion
Church leaders should not be partisan but they must be political
The Bishop of St David’s ‘Never trust a Tory’ tweet has re-ignited a debate about the ‘politicisation’ of the clergy. But church leaders should not be muted when it comes to public life, argues Tim Farron. They should speak graciously, but they should speak
- Opinion
The world is changing. But Christians have the resources to cope
Our post-Covid world may never be the same, says Tim Farron
- Opinion
Angry about the lockdown? Here’s what you can do about it
We’re all frustrated by the delay to easing lockdown, says Tim Farron MP. But it’s how we respond that sets us apart as Christians
- Opinion
Let's pray that politicians vote with their conscience on foreign aid cuts
Politicians need to know what their Christian constituents think as they debate foreign aid cuts, says Tim Farron MP
- Opinion
Think before you speak. God loves the person you’re disagreeing with
Following the shooting of Black Lives Matter activist Sasha Johnson, the former leader of the Liberal Democrats Tim Farron urges Christians to lead the way in modelling what it means to disagree well
- Opinion
God loves Israelis and Palestinians. Here’s how we can be praying for them
We might not all agree on the politics, but we should all cry out to God for peace in the Middle East
- Opinion
Every election victory is temporary, but God’s kingdom lasts forever
Tim Farron MP reflects on the results of last week’s elections
- Opinion
Why Christians should vote this Thursday
Christians have good biblical reasons for voting in the biggest set of elections for decades, says Tim Farron MP
- Opinion
David Cameron was wrong to misuse his influence for Greensill Capital
Integrity is important for us all – but especially for those in positions of leadership, says Tim Farron MP
- Opinion
Why Easter is the new Christmas
These two seasons present us with significant opportunities to share our faith, says Tim Farron MP
- Opinion
Tim Farron on the 'sinister trend' in British politics
Tim Farron reflects on the 'fake news' legacy that Trump leaves, and the alarming trend within our own nation of not caring what the truth is anymore…
- Opinion
Tim Farron: Slashing foreign aid to pay for Covid-19 is disgusting and unbiblical
With rumours circulating that the Government is considering cutting the UK's foreign aid budget to pay for some of the domestic debt incurred by the coronavirus crisis, the former Liberal Democrat leader asks: “Are we really ok with nicking from someone’s begging bowl in order to pay the restaurant bill?”
- Opinion
Tim Farron: How I’m sharing my faith during lockdown
The former Liberal Democrat leader explains why lockdown is full of opportunities, and not just threats
