2017 Liberal Democrats leadership election
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The <entity_0> was held following the resignation of Tim Farron as leader on <entity_2>, after just under two years as leader of the Liberal Democrats. He announced he would step down as <entity_3> on <entity_2>, a week after the election, citing difficulty in reconciling his faith and his leadership. He remained as <entity_3> until the 20 July, when he was succeeded by Vince Cable following an uncontested <entity_1>.
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