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.
Liberal Democrats
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.
General Election 2019: Liberal Democrats hold onto the islands
The Liberal Democrats have held onto the Orkney and Shetland seat. Here are the results in full: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat) – 10,381 Robert Leslie (SNP) – 7,874 Jennifer Fairbairn (Conservative) – 2,287 Coilla Drake (Labour) – 1,550 Robert Smith (The Brexit Party) – 900 David Barnard (Independent) – 168
Difficult night for Liberal Democrats
It has been a bad night for the Liberal Democrats by any reckoning.
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.
Spectre of coalition still hangs over Lib Dems nine years on
The Liberal Democrats started this election campaign with high hopes and optimism.
Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson: Somebody suggested I should wear lower cut tops
Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson said she has had lots of “unsolicited advice” during the election campaign – including a tip to wear lower cut tops.
Liberal Democrats have ‘changed the debate’ on Brexit, Rennie claims
The Liberal Democrats have “changed the debate” in the election campaign, according to the party’s leader in Scotland.
TV debate turns heated after audience member brands Swinson ‘Tory in disguise’
Channel 4’s prime time Sunday night election debate turned heated after an audience member accused Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson of being a “Tory in disguise”.
Jo Swinson: Extending Brexit vote to EU nationals is right thing to do
Allowing EU nationals to vote in a future Brexit referendum would be the democratic thing to do, Jo Swinson has said.
Nicola Sturgeon ‘highly irresponsible’ for demanding indyref2 during Brexit process, says senior Lib Dem
Nicola Sturgeon has been "highly irresponsible" in demanding a second independence referendum while Brexit remains unresolved, a senior Liberal Democrat has said.
Pro-EU groups ask Jo Swinson to back ‘Boot Out Boris’ campaign
More than 100 pro-EU groups have sent a letter to Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson asking her to back Labour in the Prime Minister’s constituency.
Lib Dems vow to move thousands of staff from Home Office if they win election
The Liberal Democrats have vowed to move thousands of staff from the Home Office to strip it of responsibility for immigration and asylum if they win the election.
Swinson urges activists to ‘channel the suffragettes’ in last week of campaign
Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson has urged activists to “channel the suffragettes” to fight for a “brighter future” as the campaign for Number 10 enters its final week.
SNP will announce indyref2 ‘within days’ if they defeat Lib Dems, Swinson warns
The SNP will announce an independence referendum “within days” if they win in seats being fought by the Liberal Democrats, Jo Swinson claims.
Tory tax cut promise for ‘hardworking families’ in February ‘post-Brexit Budget’
The Conservatives have promised to cut taxes for families in a post-Brexit February budget as the party set out their plan for the first 100 days of government.
Jo Swinson apologises over Lib Dem backing for coalition welfare cuts
Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson has apologised for welfare cuts the party backed when it was in power with the Tories.
Sturgeon rejects claim SNP plans could bring austerity in independent Scotland
Nicola Sturgeon has rejected claims the SNP’s manifesto plans could mean more austerity in an independent Scotland.
SNP plans could bring further austerity in independent Scotland, says think tank
SNP plans could mean more austerity in an independent Scotland not less, according to a think tank.
Tory plan for local government could see council tax hikes, think tank warns
Boris Johnson’s plan for local government could lead to council tax hikes, a leading economic think-tank has warned.
Sturgeon criticises ‘crass’ attempt to politicise London Bridge attack
Nicola Sturgeon has cited Scotland ending automatic prison releases for serious offenders as she called for lessons to be learned from the London Bridge attack during the ITV election debate.
Lib Dems will not support Labour’s renationalisation plans, says Swinson
The Liberal Democrats could not support Labour’s renationalisation plans in the event of a hung Parliament, the party’s leader Jo Swinson has said.
Sir Vince Cable: Lib Dems’ Stop Brexit pledge ‘not very helpful distraction’
The Liberal Democrats’ policy to scrap Brexit without another referendum has been described as “a distraction and not a very helpful one” by the party’s former leader.
Tory and Labour tax and spending plans are not credible, think tank warns
Both the Tories and Labour failed to set out “properly credible” tax and spending plans in their General Election manifestos, a leading economic think tank has warned.
Boris Johnson is not fit to be Prime Minister, says Lib Dem leader
Jo Swinson launched a highly personalised attack on Boris Johnson as she accused him of being “not fit” to be Prime Minister.
Emotional Jo Swinson recalls late father’s support for political career
Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson had to fight back tears as she opened up on the role of her recently deceased father in her political career.
‘News to me’ says senior Labour figure on switch to defend Leave-voting seats
A senior Labour figure has denied talk of his party shifting its focus to Leave-voting areas after a poll put the Tories on course for a comfortable majority.