Dick Taverne resigned after deselection over Common Market support, won Lincoln as a Democratic Labour candidate in 1973, later became a Liberal Democrat peer.
German polls show Merz gaining ground as SPD loses DW 07/07/2025
The more left-wing members of the Social Democrats have accused their party leadership of doing too little to secure peace in Europe, calling for peacekeeping through defense capabilities, arms control, and rapprochement.
Who is Lars Klingbeil, Germany's vice chancellor? DW 06/27/2025
Lars Klingbeil stated, 'This government must succeed. It must do so with team play, with the courage to make decisions and with more trust in the citizens.'