The Lib Dem fight for St Ives

The 2010 UK general election was a big success for Britain's Liberal Democrats. Since going into coalition with the Conservatives, however, the party has collapsed in the polls. FT political correspondent Kiran Stacey visits St Ives to find out why the Lib Dems are suffering so badly, even in their own heartland, while the Tories soldier on relatively unscathed.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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