Did angry bowlers inflict Lib Dem leader’s loss shock election defeat?
The closure of an indoor bowling club is behind the biggest upset of the General Election, it was claimed yesterday.
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No 10 rejects ‘cronyism’ claim over peerage for ousted Tory MP Zac Goldsmith
Downing Street has dismissed allegations of cronyism over the appointment of ousted Tory MP Zac Goldsmith to the Lords so he can keep his job in the Government.
Boris Johnson accused of ‘binning’ compromises as Brexit Bill returns to Commons
Boris Johnson faced accusations he had “binned” his withdrawal deal compromises in favour of a hard Brexit as MPs prepare to vote on his exit terms.
Jo Swinson hints woman should replace her as Lib Dem leader
Jo Swinson has indicated she wants to see a woman replace her as leader of the Liberal Democrats, after she lost her seat at the General Election.
Who will be the next Lib Dem leader?
After Jo Swinson failed to hold her East Dunbartonshire seat, former deputy leader Sir Ed Davey and Baroness Sal Brinton will become the Liberal Democrats’ joint acting leaders.
Nicola Sturgeon accused of ‘ungracious’ celebration as SNP won Jo Swinson seat
Nicola Sturgeon was filmed celebrating after the SNP claimed the Westminster seat of Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson, with the victory display described as “unacceptably ungracious” by a Lib Dem MP.
Liberal Democrats appoint acting leaders after Jo Swinson defeat
The Liberal Democrats have appointed the party’s deputy leader Sir Ed Davey and president Baroness Sal Brinton as joint leaders after Jo Swinson’s election defeat.
Difficult night for Liberal Democrats
It has been a bad night for the Liberal Democrats by any reckoning.
Liberal Democrats leader Jo Swinson loses East Dunbartonshire seat to SNP
Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson said she “will be making further remarks later today” after she lost her East Dunbartonshire seat to the SNP.
Lib Dem campaign never caught fire despite initial high hopes
Here is a look back at the most memorable events of the Liberal Democrat General Election campaign.
Poll prediction shows Tory hit but Boris Johnson still on course for majority
Boris Johnson remains on course for a Conservative majority of 28 seats – but the Prime Minister has lost ground in the past two weeks and a hung parliament could still be on the cards, according to YouGov.