Tim Farron's resignation: what people are saying

A roundup of commentary on the Lib Dem leader's decision to step down

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Tim Farron’s resignation as Liberal Democrat leader has dismayed Christians and non-Christians alike. Justin Welby said politicians and the media had questions to answer:

Tim Farron honourable & decent. Regardless of party if he can't be in politics media & politicians have questions. https://t.co/glmDDsfJ2J
— Justin Welby ن (@JustinWelby) June 14, 2017

More quixotically, the Anglican philosopher John Milbank drew a striking comparison:

This is now a country where a politician can follow without disgrace Ayn Rand who thought that morality was for wimps, but not Jesus Christ.
— john milbank (@johnmilbank3) June 14, 2017

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