Tim Farron On The Liberal Democrats Position

The speaker reflects on their visits to refugee camps in the Greek islands and Calais, witnessing the plight of families affected by ISIL. Despite political divisions, they express a reluctant decision to support government action, emphasizing the greater risk of inaction. The speaker hopes fellow Liberal Democrat MPs will join in this stance.

What locations did the speaker visit to understand the refugee crisis?

• Italy and Spain

• Turkey and Lebanon

• Syria and Iraq

• Greek islands and Calais

What did the speaker witness that influenced their perspective on the refugee crisis?

• Political debates

• Economic challenges

• Deaths of loved ones

• Environmental issues

Why does the speaker feel a moral obligation to act?

• To increase party popularity

• To gain media attention

• After meeting affected families

• Due to political pressure

What is the speaker's stance on supporting the government?

• They reluctantly support it

• They are undecided

• They fully support it without hesitation

• They are against it

What challenge does the speaker face within their party?

• Public protests

• Media criticism

• Internal divisions

• Lack of funding