Tim Farron Quits As Lib Dem Leader: His Statement In Full

Tim Farron has stood down as leader of the Liberal Democrats.
The Westmorland and Lonsdale MP said he found it “impossible” to continue as Lib Dem leader while “living as a faithful Christian”.
In a statement to staff at his party’s headquarters, he said: “I seem to be the subject of suspicion because of what I believe and who my faith is in.
“In which case we are kidding ourselves if we think we yet live in a tolerant, liberal society.
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