Jo Swinson has resigned as leader of the Liberal Democrats with immediate effect after losing her seat and failing to make any impact in the General Election.
Swinson has been leader for just five months and campaigned on a ticket of stopping Brexit.
Her party announced at 6.20am this morning that Ed Davey and President Sal Brinton would take over as acting leaders after Swinson lost her East Dunbartonshire seat to the SNP.
She said in a statement: "Tonight's result is obviously hugely disappointing, in East Dunbartonshire, and across the whole country with Boris Johnson winning a majority.
"I am proud that in this campaign, the Liberal Democrats have stood up for openness, generosity and hope. We were honest about what we believe in and what we were trying to achieve.
“This is clearly a setback for liberal values. But there are millions of people across the country who believe in them. By coming together to fight for them, we can create a positive future."
