At the end of the 1972 film The Candidate, newly-elected US senator Bill McKay seeks guidance on what to do next, reflecting a similar sentiment felt by Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey as the party gathers for its first conference since a significant increase in parliamentary representation following the July general election. The Lib Dems’ MPs rose from 15 to 72, marking a notable achievement for the party. As they convene in Brighton, the question of their next steps and strategic direction looms large in the minds of party members and leadership alike.
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UK revokes accreditation for two Russian diplomatic officials
The UK has revoked accreditation for a Russian diplomat and spouse in response to Russian accusations of spying and harassment of British diplomats, leading to a series of tit-for-tat expulsions. The Foreign Office accused Russia of fabricating claims and seeking to close the British Embassy in Moscow, resulting in the UK taking immediate reciprocal action. Multiple expulsions have occurred amid deteriorating Russia-UK relations since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, with both countries accusing each...
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