Farming & Food
The Family Farm Tax explained
What the Government is doing, and why we're opposing it.
LD
21 Nov 2024
Latest news
Latest UK News
Black History Month 2024
October is Black History Month - a chance to celebrate the Black British community, acknowledge their contributions and discover their stories.
CJ
17 Oct 2024
Ed Davey's speech to Liberal Democrat Conference
Read Ed Davey's speech to the Liberal Democrats' Autumn Conference in Brighton
17 Sep 2024
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.
LD
17 Sep 2024
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.
LD
17 Sep 2024
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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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.
MP
18 Nov 2024
Reporting Back
Federal Policy Committee
A quick update on FPC’s work, through previous missing updates
JH
18 Nov 2024
Reporting Back
Federal Policy Committee
Your latest FPC update from Vice Chair, Jeremy Hargreaves
JH
18 Nov 2024
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Trans Awareness Week
Today is the beginning of Trans Awareness Week. It’s an opportunity for us to celebrate trans people, acknowledge the challenges they face, and reflect on how we as a society can work together to improve trans people’s lives.
CJ
13 Nov 2024
Reporting Back
Putting our plans in place for this Parliament
Party President Mark Pack writes about the benefits of having more MPs.
MP
24 Oct 2024
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Developing our LGBT+ policy for the future
Liberal Democrats want to build a country where nobody’s life chances are limited because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. That is why I will be producing a paper, as Women and Equalities Spokesperson, to outline what steps we need to take.
CJ
9 Oct 2024
Reporting Back
Constructive opposition… and winning more elections
Party President Mark Pack writes about how our Brighton conference went and what the future holds for our party.
MP
20 Sep 2024
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.
LD
16 Sep 2024
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.
LD
16 Sep 2024
Home Affairs
Fixing Our Broken Prison System
For too long, years of neglect and mismanagement by the previous Conservative Government have pushed our prison system into a deep crisis.
LD
16 Sep 2024
Latest UK News
Fair Votes Now!
The Liberal Democrats have long championed proportional representation, advocating for a voting system where every vote truly counts. We believe that reforming our electoral system is crucial for a fairer democracy and better governance.
LD
16 Sep 2024
Health, Care & the NHS
Saving our NHS
We believe everyone deserves high-quality healthcare, accessible when and where it’s needed and free at the point of use.
LD
15 Sep 2024
Lib Dem videos
Cost of living
Cut energy bills in April and tax the oil and gas bosses' bonus bonanza
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey is demanding the Chancellor cancels plans to hike the average household energy bill by £500 in April, and cuts people’s bills instead.
LD
27 Feb 2023
International Affairs
We stand with Ukraine
Liberal Democrats continue to be proud to stand shoulder to shoulder against tyranny, and we will stand with Ukraine until they are victorious.
LM
24 Feb 2023
Westminster
Conservatives' protections bonfire
Regulations covering workers rights, parental leave, child safety and more could be scrapped by this Conservative Government.
LD
23 Feb 2023
Health, Care & the NHS
Lib Dems grill Rishi Sunak over NHS neglect
The NHS is in crisis after years of this Conservative government running it into the ground and there is still no sign of progress on the long promised 40 new hospitals. And Conservative MPs just jeer from the sidelines. It is an insult to millions suffering across the country.
LD
22 Feb 2023
Reporting Back
A very special opportunity beckons this May
Party President Mark Pack writes about how the party could pull off something rare this May.
DMP
17 Feb 2023
Latest UK News
Hundreds of sewage leaks in England’s hospitals
A Lib Dem investigation has revealed shocking reports of patients slipping over on sewage, staff becoming ill and urine & faeces leaking into offices and wards.
LD
17 Feb 2023