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.
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1 Oct 2025
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Don’t let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain
Leader's Speech to Autumn Conference 2025
ED
23 Sep 2025
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.
CM
23 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Towards a Ceasefire and Political Resolution in Sudan
Two years of brutal civil war have turned Sudan into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with over 30 million people in urgent need of aid. Our new policy calls for UK leadership to end the conflict - standing with the Sudanese people.
MH
23 Sep 2025
Science & Technology
A New Hope for the Space Industry
Space is no longer science fiction – it underpins our economy, security, and daily lives. Our new policy will renew the National Space Strategy, support UK spaceports and hubs, and designate space as a strategic industry.
VC
23 Sep 2025
Migration
Building a Fair Asylum System
The UK’s asylum system is failing, leaving people fleeing conflict stuck in temporary housing, unable to work, and separated from their loved ones. Our new policy gives practical solutions to clear up the broken system left by the Conservatives.
LS
23 Sep 2025
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Remembering Menzies Campbell
It is with great sadness that we have announced the death of our dear friend and former leader, Menzies Campbell.
LD
26 Sep 2025
Science & Technology
A Liberal Vision for Digital Rights
The Online Safety Act was meant to protect people, yet its flawed implementation risks undermining privacy, free expression, and secure communication. Our new policy addresses our concerns and fights for a digital future where rights are protected.
VC
23 Sep 2025
Education, Children & Schools
Certainty for Ukrainian Children Living in the UK
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, thousands of Ukrainian children have found safety in the UK – but many still face uncertainty, disruption, and trauma. They deserve security, stability, and the chance to thrive.
LS
22 Sep 2025
Health, Care & the NHS
Never Again: Justice for Contaminated Blood Victims
The contaminated blood scandal is one of the gravest injustices in NHS history. We must honour victims with recognition, dignity, and compensation – and ensure no one ever suffers from such injustice again.
JBF
22 Sep 2025
Home Affairs
Improving Access To Justice
Years of Conservative cuts have hollowed out the legal aid system, leaving millions without access to timely legal advice. Our new policy will legal aid a guaranteed right, ensure no one is left without help.
BM
22 Sep 2025
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Housing
Ending Fleecehold and the Great Property Rip-Off
Millions of people are still trapped in England’s broken leasehold system. Our plan will end the leasehold rip-off, strengthen building safety, and give residents the control, fairness, and dignity they deserve in their own homes.
GA
22 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Protecting the Rights of Hong Kongers
Hong Kongers living in the UK, and across the world, face an increasingly robust and alarming campaign of transnational repression from Beijing. Our new policy will protect pro-democracy activists and ensure this intimidation has no place in the UK.
LT
22 Sep 2025
Latest UK News
Leading the Way
Over the past year, thousands of members, councillors, parliamentarians, activists, and experts have fed into our Policy Review - helping shape a hopeful, forward-looking vision for the country we want to build.
ED
22 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Making the UK-EU Reset Count
Nearly five years on, the Conservatives’ botched Brexit deal continues to hold back British people, our businesses and our economy.
JMC
22 Sep 2025
Environment & Nature
This Land is Your Land - Restoring Public Paths Through Nature
In the UK, access to public paths is shrinking. Thousands of miles of disused railway lines, canal towpaths and green spaces sit unused or blocked off. Our new policy will transform these forgotten routes into vibrant public paths for everyone to enjoy.
TF
21 Sep 2025
Climate Change
For People, For Planet
The climate and nature crises are the defining challenges of our time – yet Conservative and Labour governments have failed to act with the urgency needed. Our bold new policy will deliver climate action that puts people and the planet first.
PH
21 Sep 2025
Transport
Connecting Communities - Building a Rail Network for the 21st Century
Years of Conservative neglect left Britain’s railways failing passengers – with soaring fares, unreliable services, and complicated ticketing models. Our new policy will put passengers first and make rail travel more affordable, reliable, and accessible.
PK
21 Sep 2025
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Sport for the People
The Government is missing an open goal by failing to protect more of the treasured sporting events which bring people together. Liberal Democrats will give sport back to the people.
TF
16 Mar 2024
Reporting Back
Changes to rules for the party's Complaints Process
At Conference, members will have the chance to approve updated rules to the party’s Independent Complaints Process.
DSG
14 Mar 2024
Making the most of May
We don’t know when the general election will be but we do know when the next council elections will be. And there’s something important we need to get right at them…
DMP
8 Mar 2024
Women
Ed Davey's International Women's Day Message 2024
Today marks International Women's Day—a moment to honour women's achievements, acknowledge their invaluable contributions, and reflect on the journey towards gender equality that still lies ahead.
ED
7 Mar 2024
Women
Reflecting on International Women’s Day 2024
Reflecting on the year’s International Women’s Day theme of “invest in women”, I am sadly reminded of how much further we still need to go.
CJ
7 Mar 2024
International Affairs
My visit to Israel and Palestine
Liberal Democrats will continue to stand up for international law and for a lasting peace.
ED
29 Feb 2024