Lib Dems are bouncing back, but revival is not guaranteed

In the medium term, Swinson’s fortunes depend almost entirely on events outside her control. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty ImagesAs so many times in recent history, the Lib Dems’ fortunes have been largely linked to events beyond their control.Labour’s equivocation on Brexit at the local and European elections, disarray in the Conservative party, whose next leader is likely to set the UK on a path to no deal, and the embarrassing collapse of Change UK meant the seeds of rev