Who will be the next leader of the Liberal Democrats?

Jo Swinson among favourites to take over after Vince Cable announces he is stepping down

Jo Swinson
Jo Swinson has joined forces with the SNP in bid to trigger earlier election
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Vince Cable has announced that he will step down as Lib Dem leader in May.

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