Friday, June 16, 2017

#UK: Liberal Democrat Leader Farron Resigns After Election Results, Gay Comments Controversy

[world politics news]


Tim Farron has resigned as Liberal Democrat leader after senior party figures triggered a coup against him. It follows the resignation of his home affairs spokesman Lord Brian Paddick over the leader's views on gay marriage. Lord Paddick, formerly one of the country's most senior gay policemen, said he felt unable to continue in his role because of Farron's views on "various issues."

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