Benefits & Pensions
Standing up for the most vulnerable in society
Why we opposed the Government’s welfare bill
SD
3 Jul 2025
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Windrush Day 2025
77 years ago today, the HMT Empire Windrush docked in Essex - marking the beginning of the Windrush generation’s arrival here in the UK.
20 Jun 2025
LGBT+
Pride Month 2025
So we will keep fighting - until we can finally build a society where everyone is free to be who they are.
ED
1 Jun 2025
LGBT+
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
My message to the UK’s LGBTQ+ community is clear - I support you. I stand with you.
CJ
17 May 2025
Home Affairs
Standing Up to Divisive Politics
In the face of divisive and destructive politics, it is more important than ever that the Liberal Democrats continue to offer a liberal alternative.
LS
14 May 2025
Lib Dems Winning
Overtaking the Conservatives
Local Election Results Briefing: Our best ever winning streak
LD
3 May 2025
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Reporting Back
Chair’s Report from the FCC Agenda Selection Meeting – Autumn Conference 2025, Bournemouth
The Federal Conference Committee met to review submissions and finalise the agenda for Autumn Conference in Bournemouth, 20 to 23 September 2025. We’re very much looking forward to returning to Bournemouth; a venue many members know and love.
NC
8 Jul 2025
Reporting Back
Liberal Democrats do best at beating Reform
Party President Mark Pack presents figures showing how it is only the Lib Dems who are taking on and beating Reform in council by-elections.
MP
20 Jun 2025
Reporting Back
Helping spread our strength across the country
Party President Mark Pack starts his May report with news of a councillor with over 50 years of public service.
MP
23 May 2025
Lib Dems Winning
Vote Liberal Democrat Today
Every vote for the Liberal Democrats counts. It's a vote to elect a strong local champion, who will fight for a fair deal for you and your community.
LD
1 May 2025
Reporting Back
Our best candidate showing since 2009
Party President Mark Pack writes about how our local candidate numbers are catching up on Labour and the Conservatives.
MP
25 Apr 2025
Lib Dem response to the "For Women Scotland" case
Speaking in Parliament, Liberal Democrat Women and Equalities Spokesperson Christine Jardine said:
24 Apr 2025
Economy & Business
Ending Trump’s terrible trade war
We have to stand tough against Trump’s tariffs
LD
11 Apr 2025
Reporting Back
FPC meeting report April
The Federal Policy Committee are planning ahead.
JH
2 Apr 2025
Reporting Back
Bar charts at the ready
Party President Mark Pack writes about a familiar topic for Liberal Democrats…
MP
28 Mar 2025
Latest UK News
Taking on Trump & Farage – and fixing church roofs
Leader's Speech to Spring Conference 2025
ED
23 Mar 2025
Farming & Food
Animal Welfare in the Food System
The Liberal Democrat plan commits to making the UK a global leader in animal welfare through stronger standards, workforce investment, and ethical farming practices.
TF
23 Mar 2025
International Affairs
Taking on Trump
Only the Liberal Democrats will stand up to Trump, invest in the UK’s security, support Ukraine, hold back Russia, deepen our ties with European and commonwealth partners, and stand up for liberal, British values.
CM
22 Mar 2025
Lib Dem videos
Reporting Back
FPC meetings report: February 2023
Federal Policy Committee meetings report: February 2023. From Jeremy Hargreaves, vice-chair of the Federal Policy Committee.
JH
13 Mar 2023
Diversity
Protecting women's safety online
It’s important to set out our case for an online world that is safe and make clear to those who abuse that space that we will not rest until we are successful.
CJ
8 Mar 2023
Diversity
Celebrating the lives of incredible women
This International Women’s Day, I will be celebrating so many incredible women - who have brought us this far; who work tirelessly for equality; and who will take us even further in the years to come.
ED
8 Mar 2023
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