Candidates line up for Lib Dem leadership race

Tim Farron, who has resigned, citing pressure over public interest in his views on homosexuality.Senior Liberal Democrats are already jockeying for position to replace Tim Farron, after he stepped down as party leader on Wednesday, citing an irreconcilable conflict between his deeply held Christian beliefs and political leadership.Jo Swinson, who was equalities minister in the coalition government, and regained her East Dunbartonshire seat at last week’s general election, is widely thought