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Environment & Nature

Britain’s Wildfire Crisis

Following the UK's hottest summer on record, escalating heatwaves and severe droughts have triggered catastrophic blazes across the country, damaging delicate ecosystems and destroying homes.

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21 Sep 2026
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LGBTQ+

Restoring Trans Rights

The Liberal Democrats will continue to stand in solidarity with trans and non-binary communities, defending equal rights, personal dignity and safety for all.

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21 Sep 2026
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Health, Care & the NHS

Supporting People to Age Well

Supporting people to age well and maintain their independence is better for them and common-sense for the NHS. The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to fix social care, protect our NHS, and ensure everyone can age well in their own home and community.

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21 Sep 2026
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Health, Care & the NHS

A Liberal Vision for Primary Healthcare

Liberal Democrat members have renewed our commitment to fix the front door of the NHS, restore patient choice, end dental deserts, and ensure preventative care is accessible before health problems turn into emergencies.

HM
21 Sep 2026
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Home Affairs

Introducing Anti-SLAPP Legislation

Liberal Democrats believe nobody should be able to use vast sums of money to silence legitimate public scrutiny. Our new policy calls for comprehensive, universal anti-SLAPP legislation to uphold media freedom and defend equal access to justice.

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21 Sep 2026
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Economy & Business

A Fair Shot: Reforming Recruitment

For too many entry-level jobseekers, applying for a job has increasingly turned into a robotic, dehumanising hurdle. Liberal Democrats believe that fair hiring practices are essential for equal opportunity.

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21 Sep 2026
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Latest UK News

Defending Democracy

The Liberal Democrats have always believed that power belongs to the people, not foreign states, tech algorithms, or wealthy elites. Our new policy will defend British democracy, root out dark money, and rebuild public trust from the ground up.

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20 Sep 2026
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Latest UK News

Making Music Matter

Liberal Democrat members have passed a new policy to safeguard creators from AI exploitation, support grassroots venues, tear down barriers to touring, and rebuild music education for every child.

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20 Sep 2026
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Local Government

Local Candidate Safety

The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to protect our local representatives, safeguard free speech, and defend the integrity of British democracy.

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19 Sep 2026
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Children & Families

Fixing Family Courts

The family court system should be a place of safety, protection, and swift resolution for children and families. Our new policy will reform family justice, roll out proven non-adversarial court models, and root out domestic abuse risks.

JBF
19 Sep 2026
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Children & Families

Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life

The first 1,000 days of a child's life shape their entire future, yet health visiting servicea have seen a dramatic decline. It’s time to back our health visitors, end the postcode lottery, and guarantee every child the healthy, safe start they deserve.

MW
19 Sep 2026
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Health, Care & the NHS

Tackling the Maternity Crisis

Britain should be the safest country in the world to have a baby. The Liberal Democrats have a bold national plan to end the maternity emergency, fix crumbling wards, and guarantee world-class, safe care for every mother and baby.

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19 Sep 2026
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Education, Children & Schools

Certainty for Ukrainian Children Living in the UK

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, thousands of Ukrainian children have found safety in the UK – but many still face uncertainty, disruption, and trauma. They deserve security, stability, and the chance to thrive.

LS
22 Sep 2025
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Home Affairs

Improving Access To Justice

Years of Conservative cuts have hollowed out the legal aid system, leaving millions without access to timely legal advice. Our new policy will legal aid a guaranteed right, ensure no one is left without help.

BM
22 Sep 2025
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International Affairs

Protecting the Rights of Hong Kongers

Hong Kongers living in the UK, and across the world, face an increasingly robust and alarming campaign of transnational repression from Beijing. Our new policy will protect pro-democracy activists and ensure this intimidation has no place in the UK.

LT
22 Sep 2025
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Latest UK News

Leading the Way

Over the past year, thousands of members, councillors, parliamentarians, activists, and experts have fed into our Policy Review - helping shape a hopeful, forward-looking vision for the country we want to build.

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22 Sep 2025
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