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Tim Farron: Election is “colossal opportunity” for the country to change direction

By: Eastern Eye Staff

By Reena Kumar The June general election is a “colossal opportunity” for the country to change direction, according to Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron. He was speaking to journalists at a press conference in a London synagogue last Wednesday, (3) where he also admitted the party which has only nine MPs, has for too long not reflected Britain’s diverse communities. Farron added that there was also a problem with the lack of gender balance in the party. In 2015, the Lib Dems ended up with eight MPs, down from 57 in 2010. Sarah Olney who was elected into her Richmond…

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