Tim Farron’s had a better weekend than Cameron and Corbyn (Picture: LNP/Getty/Rex)

What is going on with British politics?

The Conservative Party is divided, and must name a successor to David Cameron as Prime Minister.

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Meanwhile, Labour is in disarray, with shadow cabinet members resigning en masse and questions lurking over Jeremy Corbyn’s future.

Oh, and the country has decided to leave the EU. No big deal.


So with broken leadership, unsettled opposition and a monumental change approaching, who could be our knight in shining armour?

An alternative to Tory and Labour uncertainty? (Picture: PA)

Step forward, the Liberal Democrats.

Once a credible third option and a genuine Westminster voice, the Lib Dems’ popularity has fallen spectacularly since coming into power in the Coalition government.



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But the party has experienced something of a post-Brexit resurgence, with 4000 new members signing up in the last two days, according to campaigner Jenni Hollis.

Tories are broken. Labour at breaking point. @LibDems have over 4000 new members in last 2 days. Join us https://t.co/Z6l0ZBLqLe — Jenni Hollis (@JenniferHollis) June 26, 2016

It could be something to do with the party’s leader Tim Farron making his views on the EU referendum very clear.

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He said: ‘The Liberal Democrats will fight the next election on a clear and unequivocal promise to restore British prosperity and role in the world, with the United Kingdom in the European Union, not out.

‘If you agree with us, join us to make this happen.’

Apparently, people do agree with him.

@JenniferHollis @LibDems I'm applying for British citizenship. And will join LibDems as soon as I am a British citizen. :-) — Niels Koschoreck (@NielsINT) June 26, 2016

I must admit I am tempted and would def consider voting for them on #remain ticket in general election https://t.co/BAu0St8MB6 — Phil Bagge (@Baggiepr) June 26, 2016