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Tim Farron Resigns as Leader of UK Liberal Democrat Party

© REUTERS / Neil HallParty Leader Tim Farron delivers a speech at the Liberal Democrat manifesto launch in London, Britain May 17, 2017.
Party Leader Tim Farron delivers a speech at the Liberal Democrat manifesto launch in London, Britain May 17, 2017. - Sputnik International
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Tim Farron, the leader of the UK Liberal Democrat Party, has resigned from his post shortly after the general election, local media reported Wednesday.

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) The BBC broadcaster reported citing Farron's statement that he made a decision to step down being "torn between living as a faithful Christian and serving as a political leader."

According to the media outlet, the politician said that it was a voluntary decision.

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