Jo Swinson elected new Lib Dem deputy leader
Former business minister Jo Swinson is the new deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats, the party has said.
Former business minister Jo Swinson is the new deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats, the party has said.
She was elected unopposed after no other candidates were declared by Tuesday's 5pm deadline, a spokesman said.
Ms Swinson, who regained her East Dunbartonshire seat from the DUP in the general election, had been an early favourite to succeed Tim Farron as leader following his resignation.
However, she opted instead to stand as deputy