The leader of Britain's pro-European Union Liberal Democrats, Jo Swinson, l...
Liberal Democrats candidate Jo Swinson speaks after losing her seat in East Dunbartonshire constituency, at a counting centre for Britain's general election in Bishopbriggs, Britain December 13, 2019. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
The Liberal Democrats had hoped to win over ‘remain’ voters by pledging to overturn Britain’s 2016 vote to leave the EU but an exit poll predicted they would gain just one seat in parliament compared to the last national election in 2017. “Some will be celebrating the wave of nationalism that is sweeping on both sides of the border,” said Swinson, who only Liberal Democrat leader in July. “These are very significant results for the future of our country.”
She did not say whether she would be stepping down as leader of the Liberal Democrats, who were in coalition with the Conservatives from 2010-2015, but said she would be making further remarks later on Friday.
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