Autumn Conference 2026
Auditorium Agenda and Motions
Find the print agenda, directory, policy and consultation papers and reports for Autumn Conference here.
Saturday
09.00 - Opening of Conference
F1 - Chair: Dr Chris Adams (Vice Chair, FCC); Aide: Eleanor Kelly (Vice Chair, FCC); Hall Aide: Cllr Callum Robertson
Opening of Conference by Josh Babarinde MP, President of the Liberal Democrats, and Cllr Jay Mercer, Leader of West Sussex County Council
09.10 - Party Business
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Mover: Cllr Nick da Costa (Chair, Federal Conference Committee)
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Mover: Cllr Mohsin Khan (Vice Chair, Federal Policy Committee)
Chair: Dr Chris Adams (Vice Chair, FCC); Aide: Eleanor Kelly (Vice Chair, FCC); Hall Aide: Cllr Callum Robertson
Read the Reports to Conference here.
The deadline for questions for F2 and F3 is 13.00 on Monday 7 September. Questions selected will be published in Conference Extra and Saturday’s Conference Daily. These questions will be guaranteed an answer, either in the session or in writing thereafter. Questions may also be submitted up until 08.10 Saturday 19 September; such questions are only taken at the discretion of the chair. See page 10 of the agenda for further information.
11.35 Speech: Al Pinkerton MP
(Spokesperson for Europe)
F7 - Chair: Charley Hasted; Aide: Lord Pack
12.50 Lunch break and fringe
Please see the Conference Directory for our fringe, training and exhibition programme.
16.00 Speech - Munira Wilson MP
(Spokesperson for Education, Children and Families)
F10 - Chair: Cllr Callum Robertson; Aide: Cllr Sandra Gidley
17.15 Speech: Cllr Lisa Spivey
(Leader of Gloucestershire County Council)
F13 - Chair: Cllr Gareth Epps; Aide: Charley Hasted
18.00 - Close of session
Please see the Conference Directory for our fringe, training and exhibition programme.
Sunday
11.50 Speech: Daisy Cooper MP
(Spokesperson for the Treasury)
F18 - Chair: Jennie Rigg; Aide: Lord Mohammed
12.05 Lunch break and fringe
Please see the Conference Directory for our fringe, training and exhibition programme.
14.55 Q&A Session: Sir Ed Davey MP
(Leader of the Liberal Democrats)
F19 - Chair: Eleanor Kelly (Vice Chair, FCC); Aide: Jennie Rigg; Hall Aide: Paul McGarry
The session will be moderated by journalist Carolyn Quinn. Members may put questions on any topic to the Leader of the Liberal Democrats. Concise questions (maximum 25 words) may be submitted online until 13.00 on Monday 7 September, or to the Speaker’s Table by 12.05 on Sunday 20 September. See Page 10 of the agenda for more information.
15.45 Party Business
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Mover: Josh Babarinde MP (President of the Liberal Democrats)
The report sessions are the chance for party members to hear how the party is being run and to put questions directly to the Party President and other movers of reports. In addition to the vote on the Board Report as a whole, there will be votes to ratify changes to election regulations and the complaints procedure – please see the Federal Board Report for details.
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Mover: David Chalmers (Chair, Federal International Relations Committee)
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Mover: Cllr Tim Pickstone (Chair, Federal Council)
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Mover: Victoria Collins MP (Vice President of the Liberal Democrats)
Chair: Lord Pack; Aide: Dr Chris Adams (Vice Chair, FCC); Hall Aide: Lucas North
The deadline for questions to these reports is 13.00 on Monday 7 September.
Read the Reports to Conference here.
Questions selected will be published in Conference Extra and Saturday’s Conference Daily. These questions will be guaranteed an answer, either in the session or in writing thereafter. Questions may also be submitted up until 14.45 on Sunday 20 September; such questions are only taken at the discretion of the chair. See page 6 of the agenda for further information.
18.00 - Close of session
Please see the Conference Directory for our fringe, training and exhibition programme.
Monday
11.50 Speech: Max Wilkinson MP
(Spokesperson for Home Affairs)
Chair: Chris Maines; Aide: Lord Pack
12.05 Lunch break and fringe
Please see the Conference Directory for our fringe, training and exhibition programme.
15.30 Speech: Jane Dodds MS
(Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats)
Chair: Chloe Hutchinson; Aide: To be confirmed
16.25 Party Business
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Movers: Wendy Chamberlain MP (Chief Whip of the Commons Parliamentary Party) and Lord Purvis (Leader of the Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords)
Chair: Cllr Sandra Gidley; Aide: Eleanor Kelly (Vice Chair, FCC); Hall Aide: Baroness Kitching
The deadline for questions to these reports is 13.00 on Monday 7 September.
Read the Reports to Conference here.
Questions selected will be published in Conference Extra and Monday's Conference Daily. These questions will be guaranteed an answer, either in the session or in writing thereafter. Questions may also be submitted up until 12.05 on Monday 21 September; such questions are only taken at the discretion of the chair. See page 6 of the agenda for further information.
17.10 Emergency motions or topical issues
F33 - Chair: Baroness Doocey; Aide: Duncan Brack; Hall Aide: Baroness Pinnock
This slot has been reserved for the debate of emergency motions and / or discussion of topical issues. The deadline for emergency motions and for suggestions for topical issues is 13.00 on Monday 7 September. The motions or topics selected for debate or proposed for the ballot will be printed in Conference Extra and Monday’s Conference Daily. See pages 5-6 and 11-12 of the agenda for further information.
18.00 - Close of session
Please see the Conference Directory for our fringe, training and exhibition programme.
Tuesday
09.00 Emergency motions or topical issues
F34 - Chair: Chris Maines; Aide: Eleanor Kelly (Vice Chair, FCC); Hall Aide: Cllr Sandra Gidley
This slot has been reserved for the debate of emergency motions and / or discussion of topical issues. The deadline for emergency motions and for suggestions for topical issues is 13.00 on Monday 7 September. The motions or topics selected for debate or proposed for the ballot will be printed in Conference Extra and Tuesday's Conference Daily. See pages 5-6 and 11-12 of the agenda for further information.
11.25 Speech: Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP
(Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats)
Chair: Paul McGarry; Aide: Baroness Pinnock
12.50 Lunch break and fringe
Please see the Conference Directory for our fringe, training and exhibition programme.
14.10 Party Awards
Chair: Cllr Nick da Costa (Chair, FCC); Aide: Eleanor Kelly (Vice Chair, FCC); Hall Aide: Dr Chris Adams (Vice Chair, FCC)
Find out more at libdems.org.uk/party-awards
