Vince Cable named Lib Dem leader as no other candidate emerges

Former business secretary officially announced as leader of the Liberal Democrats after resignation of Tim FarronVince Cable has pledged to offer an “exit from Brexit” as the new leader of the Liberal Democrats, signalling he will continue to push his party’s demand for a second referendum on EU membership.
The 74-year-old former business secretary was named party leader as the only candidate on the ballot paper when nominations closed at 4pm on Thursday. Former leader Tim Farr