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Windrush Day 2025

77 years ago today, the HMT Empire Windrush docked in Essex - marking the beginning of the Windrush generation’s arrival here in the UK.

20 Jun 2025

LGBT+

Pride Month 2025

So we will keep fighting - until we can finally build a society where everyone is free to be who they are.

1 Jun 2025

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LGBT+

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

My message to the UK’s LGBTQ+ community is clear - I support you. I stand with you.

by Christine Jardine

17 May 2025

Home Affairs

Standing Up to Divisive Politics

In the face of divisive and destructive politics, it is more important than ever that the Liberal Democrats continue to offer a liberal alternative.

by Lisa Smart

14 May 2025

Ed Davey and the Liberal Democrats celebrate local election wins. Ed Davey, Charlie Maynard, Olly Glover and Liz Leffman stand in front of a crowd with Lib Dem diamond signs as golden confetti rains down.

Lib Dems Winning

Overtaking the Conservatives

Local Election Results Briefing: Our best ever winning streak

3 May 2025

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Reporting Back

Chair’s Report from the FCC Agenda Selection Meeting – Autumn Conference 2025, Bournemouth

The Federal Conference Committee met to review submissions and finalise the agenda for Autumn Conference in Bournemouth, 20 to 23 September 2025. We’re very much looking forward to returning to Bournemouth; a venue many members know and love.

by Nick da Costa

8 Jul 2025

Reporting Back

Liberal Democrats do best at beating Reform

Party President Mark Pack presents figures showing how it is only the Lib Dems who are taking on and beating Reform in council by-elections.

20 Jun 2025

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Reporting Back

Helping spread our strength across the country

Party President Mark Pack starts his May report with news of a councillor with over 50 years of public service.

23 May 2025

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Lib Dems Winning

Vote Liberal Democrat Today

Every vote for the Liberal Democrats counts. It's a vote to elect a strong local champion, who will fight for a fair deal for you and your community.

1 May 2025

Reporting Back

Our best candidate showing since 2009

Party President Mark Pack writes about how our local candidate numbers are catching up on Labour and the Conservatives.

25 Apr 2025

Westminster Bridge and Westminster Palace

Lib Dem response to the "For Women Scotland" case

Speaking in Parliament, Liberal Democrat Women and Equalities Spokesperson Christine Jardine said:

24 Apr 2025

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Economy & Business

Ending Trump’s terrible trade war

We have to stand tough against Trump’s tariffs

11 Apr 2025

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Reporting Back

FPC meeting report April

The Federal Policy Committee are planning ahead.

by Jeremy Hargreaves

2 Apr 2025

Reporting Back

Bar charts at the ready

Party President Mark Pack writes about a familiar topic for Liberal Democrats…

28 Mar 2025

Ed Davey speaks at Liberal Democrat Spring Conference 2025

Latest UK News

Taking on Trump & Farage – and fixing church roofs

Leader's Speech to Spring Conference 2025

23 Mar 2025

Farming & Food

Animal Welfare in the Food System

The Liberal Democrat plan commits to making the UK a global leader in animal welfare through stronger standards, workforce investment, and ethical farming practices.

by Tim Farron

23 Mar 2025

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International Affairs

Taking on Trump

Only the Liberal Democrats will stand up to Trump, invest in the UK’s security, support Ukraine, hold back Russia, deepen our ties with European and commonwealth partners, and stand up for liberal, British values.

by Calum Miller

22 Mar 2025

Lib Dem videos

Ed Davey waves to the crowd after his conference speech

Latest UK News

Only we will fix the broken system

Ed Davey rings in election year with powerful call to “transform the nature of British politics for good”

31 Dec 2023

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Diversity

Merry Christmas

Ed Davey's Christmas Message 2023

24 Dec 2023

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Environment

We can't afford more climate failures

We need politicians who genuinely care – ready to put in the graft and capable of taking the political initiative. No-one can possibly still believe the UK’s Conservatives are up to this. I am completely convinced the Liberal Democrats are.

15 Dec 2023

Bigger stakes, harder choices: general election year

Here is the latest report back from Party President, Mark Pack:

8 Dec 2023

Diversity

Happy Hanukkah

As the warmth and glow of the candles grow each evening, I hope it may serve as a reminder that even in the darkness, there is hope. Hope for a brighter tomorrow.

7 Dec 2023

Federal Communications and Elections Committee November update

Your latest FCEC update from Chair, Baroness Kath Pinnock

5 Dec 2023