2020 Liberal Democrats deputy leadership election
13 September 2020
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The 2020 Liberal Democrats deputy leadership election was held in September 2020. It followed the election of the incumbent deputy leader Ed Davey as party leader in August 2020.[1][2]
Election rules
Unlike the party leader, there is no official position of deputy leader within the party's constitution. A deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats group in the House of Commons can be elected by a ballot of sitting Liberal Democrat MPs.
Results
The result was announced on 13 September 2020 with Daisy Cooper elected as deputy leader.[3][4]
References
- ^ Stewart, Heather (27 August 2020). "'Wake up and smell the coffee': Ed Davey elected Lib Dem leader". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
- ^ "Sir Ed Davey wins Liberal Democrat leadership race". BBC News. 27 August 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
- ^ Pack, Mark (13 September 2020). "Daisy Cooper elected Deputy Leader by Lib Dem MPs". Mark Pack. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
- ^ McGuinness, Alan (13 September 2020). "Daisy Cooper: New Lib Dem deputy leader vows to help build 'winning campaign machine'". Sky News. Retrieved 4 January 2026.