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Which party did Tim Farron succeed in ousting from Westmorland and Lonsdale in 2005?

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The Conservative Party was ousted from Westmorland and Lonsdale in 2005 by Tim Farron, a Liberal Democrat. Farron's victory marked a significant political upset, as the Conservatives had held the seat since its creation in 1983. The result was seen as a sign of growing public dissatisfaction with the Conservative government of the time, led by Tony Blair.
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