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Today in History: Jo Swinson resigns as Liberal Democrat leader

12/13/2025

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Jo Swinson resigned as Leader of the Liberal Democrats on December 13, 2019, following her defeat in the general election. Her loss marked the end of her leadership, which lasted only five months, making it the shortest tenure in the party's history. The Conservative Party, led by Boris Johnson, secured a significant victory in this election.

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Jo Swinson resigned as Leader of the Liberal Democrats on December 13, 2019, following her defeat in the general election. Her loss marked the end of her leadership, which lasted only five months, making it the shortest tenure in the party's history. The Conservative Party, led by Boris Johnson, secured a significant victory in this election.