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Don’t let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain
Leader's Speech to Autumn Conference 2025
ED
by Ed Davey
23 Sep 2025
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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
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
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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
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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
Health, Care & the NHS
Don’t Nix Care: Protecting our Hospices
Hospices provide compassionate end of life care for hundreds of thousands of people each year, while easing pressure on overstretched NHS hospitals. After years of underfunding and rising costs, our new policy will secure the future of hospice care.
AB
20 Sep 2025
Economy & Business
Backing Hospitality for Growth and Jobs
Hospitality businesses are vital for jobs, economic growth, and thriving communities – our new policy backs hospitality, helping pubs, cafés, restaurants, and hotels not just survive, but thrive - supporting local jobs and boosting the economy.
DC
20 Sep 2025
Lib Dem videos
Taxing Land, Not Investment
The Liberal Democrats have today published a comprehensive blueprint for replacing the broken business rates system.
30 Aug 2018