'I'm like Obi-Wan Kenobi' - Five things Tim Farron told Newsbeat

Tim Farron says his party is the only one offering under-25s the opportunity to "save their future".

The Liberal Democrat leader is promising another national vote on the UK's departure from the European Union.

He's also got some big, if politically unpopular ideas, about legalising cannabis.

Here are five things Tim Farron told Newsbeat about why he thinks you should vote Lib Dem on 8 June.

You should not give up

Even though the majority of people voted to leave the European Union, Tim Farron reckons we should hold another referendum.

Specifically, on any deal the UK government reaches with the EU on it's future relationship.

"Someone's got to sign that deal off," he tells Newsbeat.

"Either it's going to be a bunch of politicians in Brussels or London or it's going to be the people."

Tim Farron jumps off stage after the BBC Election Debate in Cambridge

He's a bit like Obi-Wan Kenobi

When Newsbeat suggests Tim Farron is a feeble hope for young voters who chose to remain in the EU, he starts quoting Star Wars.

"I'm thinking of Obi-Wan Kenobi references here... 'he lives in a cave and he was their only hope'.

"I take the view that we obviously are the only party offering young people the opportunity to still save their future."

Polls suggest the Liberal Democrats do not have any where near enough support to win power.

Legalising cannabis is not about 'approving drugs'

The Liberal Democrats stick out a mile from the other major parties with their policies on drugs.

Tim Farron told us their commitment to legalise cannabis was about "regulation" and targeting criminals.

"First of all you stop the passage of people who use cannabis moving on to harder drugs.

"The more dangerous strains, like skunk, they are properly regulated. The other thing you do is you damage the criminal gangs who make the profit out of it now."

People should keep their promises

He may have had former Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg in mind when he said this in response to a question about university tuition fees.

"My advice to anybody is be careful what you promise you need to keep your promises."

Mr Clegg promised not to raise fees but lifted the cap when in government alongside the Conservatives.

Tim Farron told Newsbeat restoring maintenance grants would make more of a difference.

"When I was at university I could just about afford my rent and to feed myself and not be a burden on my mum who was on a low income. That's the thing we need to focus on."

His faith is 'not up for discussion'

Mr Farron has been criticised for dodging questions on whether he thinks gay sex is a sin and his past comments on abortion.

But he told Newsbeat it's possible for him to have a Christian faith and treat people equally.

"There are millions of people out there with a personal faith. Mine is mine and it's right that it's not up for discussion.

"It also gives you the ability to recognise the equality in all of us and the need for everybody to be treated utterly equally."

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