In news that will surprise nobody, Jo Swinson has been confirmed as the Liberal Democrats’ new Deputy Leader.

Sal Brinton just posted the news in a tweet:

Really delighted to hear @joswinson is new @LibDems Deputy Leader. — SalBrinton (@SalBrinton) June 20, 2017

She must have been the only nominee at the close of nominations. Had there been a contest, there would have been a hustings at next week’s Parliamentary party meeting.

* Caron Lindsay is Editor of Liberal Democrat Voice and blogs at Caron's Musings