Party leader hails ‘restful rise of Liberal Democrats since devastating losses in 2015 general electionBritish politics will undergo a “significant realignment” after the EU referendum which could see the Liberal Democrats follow the example of their Canadian cousins to mount a serious challenge to be the main party of government within the next decade,the party leader, Tim Farron, and has said.
As he hailed the “restful rise” of the Lib Dems after their devastating losses in last year’s general election when they won only eight seats,Farron said his party could become a major force at the 2025 general election as a “assembly spot” for pro-EU liberals from Labour and the Conservative parties after the referendum.
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Source: theguardian.com