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The Liberal Democrats party will have to change its name after losing a High Court bid to overturn new electoral laws.
The case was sparked by the Liberal Party's challenge to the Liberal Democrats over the use of the word "Liberal" in its party name.
The High Court today found the electoral laws, which allow an established party to challenge a newer party over the use of the same words in its name, were valid.
The High Court delivered the result quickly, to enable the situation to be resolved ahead of the next election.
The case was sparked by the Liberal Party's challenge to the Liberal Democrats over the use of the word "Liberal" in its party name.
The High Court today found the electoral laws, which allow an established party to challenge a newer party over the use of the same words in its name, were valid.
The High Court delivered the result quickly, to enable the situation to be resolved ahead of the next election.
Liberal Democrats lose High Court bid to keep party name
The Liberal Democrats party will have to change its name after losing a High Court bid to overturn new electoral laws.
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