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There's a balancing act ahead for the Liberal Democrats as they eye Conservative-held seats that backed both Leave and Remain in 2016 - such as former strongholds in the west country as well as London and the commuter belt.

London residents with non-compliant vehicles are eligible for a scrappage scheme, but residents of many commuter belt counties such as Berkshire do not have access to the same support.

West Berkshire is where the countryside and the chalk downs meet the commuter belt.

"While the commuter belt is often prohibitively expensive for would-be first-time buyers, the number of homes on the market here has increased faster than in the capital this year, tempting tenants to cross the M25," Ms Beveridge said.

Candidates were told the party was "now on a general election footing" according to one official present, who said there was "a real buzz" and a "determination to oust Conservatives in commuter belt areas".