List of Deputy Leaders of the Liberal Democrats

The Liberal Democrat members elect their Deputy Leaders. Under the federal constitution of the Liberal Democrats the deputy leader is required to be a member of the House of Commons.

In the event that the leader dies, resigns or loses his or her seat in Parliament, the deputy leader serves as interim leader until a leadership election takes place.

List of Deputy Leaders of the Liberal Democrats

Deputy Leader Name Portrait Entered Office Left Office Date of Birth Date of Death
1 Russell Johnston 16 July 1988 13 April 1992 28 July 1932 27 July 2008
2 Alan Beith 13 April 1992 12 February 2003 20 April 1943
3 Menzies Campbell 12 February 2003 7 January 2006 22 May 1941
4 Vincent Cable 2 March 2006 26 May 2010 9 May 1943
5 Simon Hughes 9 June 2010 Incumbent 17 May 1951

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