Sir Vince Cable likely to become Lib Dem leader

Sir Vince Cable looks likely to become Liberal Democrat leader after all the party's senior MPs ruled themselves out of the race.Nominations for the contest close on 20 July, but after former cabinet minister Sir Ed Davey said he would not run, Sir Vince appears to be on course as the only declared candidate.The contest to succeed Tim Farron is open to all 12 Lib Dem MPs, who must secure the support of two colleagues to stand.