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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
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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
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
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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
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
Environment
National Nature Parks
The Liberal Democrats have laid out a bold and ambitious plan to restore the UK’s natural environment and ensure that everyone can access a clean, healthy, and thriving green space.
LD
15 Sep 2024
Lib Dem videos
International Affairs
Rebuilding Trade & Cooperation with Europe
Liberal Democrats want a way forward which works for Britain - that cuts down red tape, reduces costs for businesses and makes people better off as a result.
LM
12 Mar 2022
Campaigning
Why we need more council candidates
The most effective way to lose support is not to be on the ballot paper
27 Jan 2022
Crime
Everything has to change
This collective outpouring of grief has to be a watershed moment.
DC
15 Mar 2021
Health, Care & the NHS
Supporting our health and social care workers
Our health and social care heroes have supported this country in a time of crisis. Now it’s our turn to support them, and tackle the growing mental health crisis in the health and care sector.
MW
21 Sep 2020
2019 Election Review
Following the 2019 General Election, the Federal Board commissioned Dorothy Thornhill and her team of fourteen to conduct an independent review of the Party’s performance.
15 May 2020
Taxing Land, Not Investment
The Liberal Democrats have today published a comprehensive blueprint for replacing the broken business rates system.
30 Aug 2018