Liberal Democrats elect Tim Farron as new leader
![Tim Farron defeated Norman Lamb to become new leader. Picture: PA](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/legacy_elm_40764346.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65&enable=upscale)
![Tim Farron defeated Norman Lamb to become new leader. Picture: PA](/img/placeholder.png)
The former party president expectantly defeated Norman Lamb after a vote by around 60,000 party members.
Mr Farron now faces a major rescue job on his hands in the wake of a disastrous election which saw the party lose all but eight of its 57 Commons seats after five years in coalition government with the Conservatives.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdThe 45-year-old replaces Mr Clegg who stepped down following the election despite the former deputy prime minister keeping his Sheffield Hallam seat.
Mr Farron is MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, a seat which he has held since 2005.