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27 Jan 2025

International Affairs

Britain Leading Again

The UK must once again stand tall, leading on the world stage and working closely with those who share our interests – including, above all, our partners in Europe.

16 Jan 2025

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Latest UK News

Protecting children from sexual abuse

No child should ever have to experience sexual abuse. These are horrifying crimes that cause so much harm to the children who are victims. We will keep up the pressure so that the action needed to make our communities safe all children finally happens.

by Munira Wilson

8 Jan 2025

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Latest UK News

New Year Message

Government must deliver the change people are yearning for

31 Dec 2024

Ed Davey with young carers, everyone is dressed in Christmas jumpers and some people are wearing felt antlers on their head

Latest UK News

This Christmas, Love is Enough

A new charity single to support young carers

29 Nov 2024

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Climate Change

“I left COP29 with hope in my heart”

Pippa Heylings reports from the global climate summit in Baku

by Pippa Heylings

25 Nov 2024

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Reporting Back

Looking forward to Harrogate Conference

Party President Mark Pack writes about what is coming up at Harrogate and congratulates some impressive local parties.

20 Feb 2025

Reporting Back

Party Strategy Consultation

Consultation on the development of the party's strategy in the light of the 2024 Westminster general election result.

4 Feb 2025

Reporting Back

FCC report following agenda selection meeting

Our first return to Harrogate in almost 26 years.

by Nick da Costa

3 Feb 2025

Reporting Back

A liberal future for Britain

Party President Mark Pack writes about the important role of the Liberal Democrats in our country’s future.

20 Jan 2025

Ed Davey speaks at the launch of the Liberal Democrat Manifesto

General Election Review 2024

Read the review of the 2024 General Election campaign

by Tim Farron

12 Jan 2025

Reporting Back

Liberal Democrats recognised in New Year Honours

These Liberal Democrats have been recognised in the 2025 New Years Honours list

31 Dec 2024

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Latest UK News

New Liberal Democrat members of the House of Lords

Two Liberal Democrat appointments to the House of Lords have been announced today - Cllr Shaffaq Mohammed MBE and Dr Mark Pack, they join Caroline Pidgeon who was appointed to the House of Lords in July.

20 Dec 2024

Reporting Back

Beating Labour and seeing off Reform in Sheffield

Party President Mark Pack writes about how a recent win in Sheffield epitomises the state of our politics and the potential for our continued success in 2025.

18 Dec 2024

Ed Davey and Will Forster visit a Mosque in Woking

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Islamophobia Awareness Month

As Islamophobia Awareness Month draws to a close, we must remember that our work to stand up against anti-Muslim hatred cannot cease.

by Christine Jardine

30 Nov 2024

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Farming & Food

The Family Farm Tax explained

What the Government is doing, and why we're opposing it.

21 Nov 2024

Reporting Back

A guaranteed way to lose votes

Party President Mark Pack’s November update looks at one sure-fire way to ensure people do not vote for us.

18 Nov 2024

Reporting Back

Federal Policy Committee

A quick update on FPC’s work, through previous missing updates

by Jeremy Hargreaves

18 Nov 2024

Lib Dem videos

Ed Davey waves to the crowd after speaking to Liberal Democrat conference

Ed Davey's speech to Liberal Democrat Conference

Read Ed Davey's speech to the Liberal Democrats' Autumn Conference in Brighton

17 Sep 2024

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Carers

A Fair Deal for Family Carers

Carers are not just support for their loved ones—they are the glue holding our fragile social care system together. They deserve more than token acknowledgements or empty promises.

17 Sep 2024

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Environment

The Clean Water Authority

Liberal Democrats believe that everyone has the right to enjoy clean, safe water and unpolluted rivers, lakes, and coastlines. We are committed to ending the national sewage scandal and holding water companies accountable for their environmental impact.

17 Sep 2024

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Carers

Reversing the cuts to Bereavement Support Payments

Liberal Democrats have passed new policy to stand up for bereaved families and kinship carers, so more young people can grow up in a loving, stable home.

16 Sep 2024

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Supporting the Future of Music

We are committed to tackling the challenges facing our music industry head-on. By doing so, we can maintain the UK’s reputation as a global leader in music, while giving future generations the chance to share in its success.

16 Sep 2024

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International Development

Restoring the UK’s Reputation on the World Stage

The Liberal Democrats are committed to rebuilding the trust and compassion that the UK was once known for. We believe that our country has a responsibility to support those in need, no matter where they are in the world.

16 Sep 2024