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Farron: Lib Dems' lack of ethnic minority MP's is 'frankly embarrassing'

The fact the Liberal Democrats have no female MPs among its eight-strong rump in Parliament, is "frankly embarrassing", party leader Tim Farron has admitted.

Commenting on reports the party was considering having shortlists for seats of only ethnic minorities or only gay people or only disabled people, Mr Farron said it was important to make sure "you represent properly and reflect the diversity of the society we live in".

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