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Liberalerna split over SD deal ahead of party meeting

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  • The Liberal Party is split over leader Simona Mohamsson's agreement with the Sweden Democrats ahead of a party meeting.
  • Some Liberal politicians want a new leader, with the Varmland branch calling for a no-confidence vote.
  • Varmland's equality minister Nina Larsson (L) believes Mohamsson will stay and that the deal will benefit the party.

The Liberal Party is split ahead of its extraordinary national meeting on Sunday following party leader Simona Mohamsson's agreement with the Sweden Democrats. Several liberal politicians want a new party leader, with the Liberal Party in Varmland, for example, calling for a vote of no confidence against Mohamsson. However, Varmland's equality minister Nina Larsson (L) is convinced the meeting will lead to Mohamsson remaining in place.

She says the issue has been discussed within the party in recent years and that opinions are divided within Varmland. Despite criticism from many liberal politicians, Larsson believes the agreement will lead to something positive for the party, making it easier for voters to understand which government the Liberals want.

She says the issue has been discussed within the party in recent years and that opinions are divided within Varmland.

Nina Larsson, Varmland's equality minister (L)

Despite criticism from many liberal politicians, Larsson believes the agreement will lead to something positive for the party, making it easier for voters to understand which government the Liberals want.

Nina Larsson, Varmland's equality minister (L)

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