Who will be the next leader of the Liberal Democrats? - Business Insider

The Liberal Democrats need a new leader after Jo Swinson lost her seat at the general election.The new leader will be tasked with redefining the party's purpose after it failed to stop Brexit.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more storiesThe Liberal Democrats will soon begin the process of electing their third leader in less than a year after Jo Swinson lost her seat in a shock result at this month's general election.

A Liberal Democrat source told Business Insider: "Now more than ever, the country needs a strong opposition. Given the frothing civil war on Labour benches, you can bet it won't be Labour stepping up to the plate." However, last week she was returned to Parliament with a much bigger majority of 8,943, meaning she is in a more secure position to go for the leadership this time around.

Davey ran to be Liberal Democrat leader earlier this year, but lost out to Swinson. He has so far evaded questions on whether he intends to run this time around, but party figures expect him to stand. One party figure who intends to support Jardine if she decides to enter the upcoming leadership contest described her as a "live underdog" who "might surprise a few people."

They will probably pick some other loser.

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