Lib Dems drop 'anti-Semitic' candidate David Ward

A former Liberal Democrat MP branded "anti-Semitic" has been dramatically sacked as a candidate only hours after being condemned by Theresa May in the Commons.David Ward, MP for Bradford East from 2010-15, was selected by party activists in the constituency as their General Election candidate in a bid to win back the seat from Labour."I believe in a politics that is open, tolerant and united," said Mr Farron.