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What should the Lib Dems’ new name be?

Tim Farron at the Liberal Democrat party conference 2014
'Speaking to the Today programme, Tim Farron repeatedly referred to his party as "the Liberals".' Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

While most Liberal Democrats have retreated to lick their wounds after a devastating general election result, Tim Farron has been busy talking about the future of the party. Speaking to the Today programme, Farron repeatedly referred to his party as “the Liberals”, sparking speculation that he may wish to rename the party if he were to become leader. Should the Liberal Democrats start their process of renewal with a name change? What would your preferred name for the party be if you were to have a say? Tell us what you’d suggest to Tim Farron, but remember that party names with swear words are unlikely to win at the ballot box.

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