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Originally Posted by Angua
Thing is they are still the AA, whereas The Liberal Democrats as a separate and distinct party came about in 1987.  The fact that the majority of former Liberal Party people joined with the SDP is another matter. Even the Head Office in Cowley Street came from the join with SDP. |
The existence of breakaway traditionalists and the location or former ownership of party offices isn't relevant. In any merger or takeover of any organisation, there must be a legally identifiable successor who has responsibility for assets and liabilities. The 'Liberal Party' that exists today is not the legal successor of the old Whig party. That title belongs to the Liberal Democrats.