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Vince Cable

Vince Cable was a Liberal Democrats candidate in Twickenham constituency in the UK Parliamentary general election. They were elected with 34,969 votes.

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Vince Cable's policies

Statement to voters

I have decided to fight to recapture my former Twickenham seat because I believe this could be a defining election in which my party plays a crucial role.

Full statement

Britain is in danger of becoming a de facto one-party state and I am determined to fight the extreme version of Brexit chosen by the Conservatives.

As former Business Secretary I am particularly concerned about the consequences of a hard Brexit on manufacturing industries and services exporters if the UK leaves the Single Market, as well as the impact on supply chain industries such as cars and aerospace whose presence in the UK depends on tariff-free and inspection-free access to the EU through the customs union.

There was strong local opposition to a hard Brexit in Twickenham, and Brexit was a big issue for people in this area. I am also campaigning on topics like Heathrow expansion, social care and cuts to local schools.

This statement was added by Vince Cable, their team, or by a Democracy Club volunteer, based on information published by the candidate elsewhere.

Record in office

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Vince Cable online

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Vince Cable's elections

Date Election Party Results Position
2017 Twickenham: UK Parliamentary general election Liberal Democrats 34,969 votes (elected) 1st / 3 candidates
2015 Twickenham: UK Parliamentary general election Liberal Democrats 23,563 votes (not elected) 2nd / 7 candidates
2010 Twickenham: UK Parliamentary general election Liberal Democrats 32,483 votes (elected) 1st / 8 candidates
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