FINANCIAL TIMES: Liberal Democrats start the fight to rebuild UK power base

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Robert Ford, a politics professor at the University of Manchester, said the Lib Dems had three things in their favour. They are no longer in government; they are the only party clearly fighting Brexit, and they have long experience of fighting insurgent campaigns. “It is a very favourable moment for them. Their rise is a big thing that is being missed. Everyone is so busy talking about Ukip.”