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A Liberal councillor who made LGBT+ history

Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.

19 Nov 2025

LGBT+ Liberal Democrats

November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.

13 Nov 2025

Josh Babarinde MP stands at a lecturn at Conference delivering a speech

Federal Party News

Josh Babarinde elected as the new President of the Liberal Democrats

Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.

12 Nov 2025

Islamophobia Awareness Month

November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.

6 Nov 2025

Remembering Ming

Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons

15 Oct 2025

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Reporting Back

FPC meeting report – December 2025

Federal Policy Committee met for the first time following the committee elections.

by Mohsin Khan

2 Jan 2026

Reporting Back

Federal Conference Committee - Post Meeting Report

Meeting of 8 December 2025

by Nick da Costa

17 Dec 2025

Reporting Back

Another year of progress

Party President Mark Pack writes his final report back to party members

by Mark Pack

17 Dec 2025

New Liberal Democrat appointments to the House of Lords

Three new Liberal Democrat appointments to the House of Lords have been announced today.

10 Dec 2025

Reporting Back

The County Durham model: lessons for Lib Dems everywhere

Party President Mark Pack’s latest report back to members.

by Mark Pack

27 Nov 2025

Reporting Back

Federal Policy Committee meetings report Autumn 2025

FPC’s three meetings this autumn, our last before a new committee is elected in the internal elections, have focussed mainly on discussions with our working groups developing policy papers for conferences next year.

by Jeremy Hargreaves

24 Nov 2025

Reporting Back

How our local government base has grown

Party President Mark Pack’s latest report back to members.

by Mark Pack

23 Oct 2025

Marie Goldman MP speaks in Parliament ©House of Commons

North West Leicestershire

National Hate Crime Awareness Week

During Hate Crime Awareness Week, we call on everyone - individuals, organisations and political leaders - to stand up against hate, support those affected, and help build a society where everyone can live free from fear, prejudice and discrimination.

by Marie Goldman

11 Oct 2025

Cartoon black men and women on a stylised red, green and black background with the text Black History Month 2025

Marie Goldman marks the start of Black History Month 2025

October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.

by Marie Goldman

1 Oct 2025

Latest UK News

Remembering Menzies Campbell

It is with great sadness that we have announced the death of our dear friend and former leader, Menzies Campbell.

26 Sep 2025

Ed Davey delivers a speech to Conference

Latest UK News

Don’t let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain

Leader's Speech to Autumn Conference 2025

23 Sep 2025

Four women in Sudan, holding agricultural tools

International Affairs

Defending Women’s Rights Across the Globe

Women’s rights around the world are under attack, with authoritarianism on the rise and deep cuts to UK aid undermining decades of progress. Defending women's rights must be a top priority and the UK must act boldly.

by Calum Miller

23 Sep 2025

Lib Dem videos

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

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

Munira Wilson speaking in the House of Commons

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

Ed Davey. Ed is wearing a green jumper over a shirt. In the phot background are trees, an open green space, buildings and the setting sun.

Latest UK News

New Year Message

Government must deliver the change people are yearning for

31 Dec 2024

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

Photos of Shaffaq Mohammed, Mark Pack and Caroline Pidgeon, separated by white vertical lines

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