Liberal Democrats
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Will Graham Platner cost Democrats the Senate?Talking Points The populist candidate is facing a series of scandals
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Will Thursday mark the end of the two-party system?Today's Big Question Fracturing of electorate ‘brings governability into question’ and ‘creates particular problems of democratic legitimacy’
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Ed Davey picks his favourite booksThe Week Recommends The politician shares works by George Eliot, Ian McEwan and Umberto Eco
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The Liberal Democrats: on the march?Talking Point After winning their highest number of seats in 2024, can the Lib Dems marry ‘stunts’ with a ‘more focused electoral strategy’?
By The Week UK Published
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Can the Lib Dems be a party of government again?Today's Big Question Leader Ed Davey is urged to drop the stunts and present a serious plan for the country
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Is the UK's two-party system finally over?Today's Big Question 'Unprecedented fragmentation puts voters on a collision course with the electoral system'
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General election manifestos: how the main parties compareIn depth Labour and the Tories 'leave voters guessing over policy on tax and spending'
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Last updated
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First-past-the-post: time for electoral reform?Talking Point If smaller parties win votes but not seats, the 2024 election could be a turning point for proportional representation
By The Week UK Published
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General election: will tactical voting make a difference?The Explainer There is a 'mixed mood' within parties about the capability of voting tactically
By The Week UK Published
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Who will win the battle to become Westminster's 'third party'?Today's Big Question YouGov modelling suggests the Liberal Democrats will win many more than the 11 seats they managed in 2019
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Britain's biggest political donorsThe Explainer With the 2024 general election set to be the highest-spending contest ever we look at who is giving to which party and why
By The Week UK Published
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Lib Dems in 2024: on cusp of electoral breakthrough?Talking Point Anti-Conservative sentiment could see Ed Davey's party winning '30 to 40 seats' at next election
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Quiz of The Week: 23 - 29 SeptemberPuzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The Liberal Democrat housing dramaIn the Spotlight Ed Davey suffered a bruising defeat on the conference floor leading some to question his leadership
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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