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

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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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#UK: #UK: New Liberal Democratic Party Leader Tim Farron Hopes To Attract Centrists Fleeing Corbyn-Led Left-Wing Labour Party

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At his first party conference as leader of the Liberal Democrats, Tim Farron is hoping to claim the center ground of politics after far-left Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn's election, and after the LibDem's disastrous showing in May's election.

#UK: Lib. Dem. Ldr. Tim Farron Apologizes for "Hacked" Tweet Suggesting Homosexuality Can Be Cured Like "Fish And Frogs"

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Newly elected Liberal Democratic Party leader Tim Farron has apologized for a tweet coming from his Twitter account saying gay people can be cured and comparing them to fish and frogs. The tweet responded to another citing a study saying some health workers believe homosexuality is curable. Farron says his account was hacked.