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Tim Farron resigns as Liberal Democrat leader

The MP said he should have dealt ‘more wisely’ with questions relating to his faith during the election campaign

June 14, 2017 18:13
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Tim Farron has stepped down as the leader of the Liberal Democrats saying it "felt impossible" for him to continue in the role. 

The MP, who is a well-known supporter of Israel, said in a statement he was "torn between living as a faithful Christian and serving as a political leader".

Mr Farron, who became leader of the Lib Dems in July 2015, said he should have dealt "more wisely" with questions relating to his faith during the election campaign, including his views on gay sex.