Tim Farron

[Kaz]

It wasn't Ossie, but thanks for the reply x

Shell, like you I was shocked at his timing - pretty poor whatever the reasoning

[miasmum]

I think Vince Cable will stand, lets be honest they could all stand there's only 11 of them

Although with the resurgence of Labour why would you bother? This must be one of the worst times ever to be a Lib Dem MP

[medsec222]

I think Vince Cable will stand, lets be honest they could all stand there's only 11 of them

Although with the resurgence of Labour why would you bother? This must be one of the worst times ever to be a Lib Dem MP

The Conservatives are on dodgy ground as well - and UKIP wiped out! Its Monster Raving Loony Party for me now

[Kaz]

I quite like Vince, Shell, but as you say there's only 11 of them anyway Nick Clegg really did ruin things for the Lib Dems - such a shame as I am sure he is a decent man!

[miasmum]

That he did Kaz, I wouldn't deny it.

I also like Norman Lamb.

Medsec the Conservatives may well be on dodgy ground but they will remain second out of two parties. There is no third party now hence why I see no joy in leading the Lib Dems

[Workingman]

Now, now, let us not get too despondent....

The *done deal* with the DUP is far from done, and even when it is the Queen's speech could be talked down. Corbyn would then work very hard to ensure that Labour could not form a minority government (there are reasons for this) and we would have another general election.

Labour are now six points ahead in the polls so could win enough seats to be the biggest party but not enough for government - step in the LibDems. They point out to Labour that the new boundary changes mean that Labour is unlikely, bar a miracle, to get a majority any time soon and that PR might help. We get a referendum on PR and it passes with a huge majority.

FPTP dies and we get coalitions for evermore with the LibDems always the kingmakers.

[Suff]

FPTP dies and we get coalitions for evermore with the LibDems always the kingmakers.

Did we forget that there are over 30 SNP members and only 11 LD??

I'm sure you would love Sturgeon as a kingmaker... NOT! If I wouldn't like her with any more power in Westminster I Can't see many English wanting her there.