Children & Families
A Harms-Based Approach to Social Media
Big tech companies should not be allowed to profit at the expense of children’s wellbeing.
VC
20 Jan 2026
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Health, Care & the NHS
Our plan to end the A&E corridor crisis
30,000 people wait for over 12 hours in A&E departments every single week - it's a national scandal and we have a plan to stop it.
ED
13 Jan 2026
Trump’s pharma price hike
What the Government is doing, and why we’re opposing it
HM
2 Jan 2026
A Liberal councillor who made LGBT+ history
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
ED
by Ed Davey
19 Nov 2025
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
Trans Awareness Week
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
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
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Reporting Back
FPC meeting report – December 2025
Federal Policy Committee met for the first time following the committee elections.
MK
2 Jan 2026
Reporting Back
Federal Conference Committee - Post Meeting Report
Meeting of 8 December 2025
NC
17 Dec 2025
Reporting Back
Another year of progress
Party President Mark Pack writes his final report back to party members
MP
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.
LD
10 Dec 2025
Reporting Back
The County Durham model: lessons for Lib Dems everywhere
Party President Mark Pack’s latest report back to members.
MP
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.
JH
24 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
Reporting Back
How our local government base has grown
Party President Mark Pack’s latest report back to members.
MP
23 Oct 2025
Remembering Ming
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
15 Oct 2025
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.
MG
11 Oct 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.
MG
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.
LD
26 Sep 2025
Lib Dem videos
Economy & Business
My liberal vision for a thriving economy
I’m proud that once again it is the Liberal Democrats leading the way, with our vision for an economy that is growing strongly, where everyone feels the benefits.
ED
16 Jul 2025
Reporting Back
Federal Policy Committee meetings report June 2025
FPC has had a busy few weeks, with several meetings finalising our policy papers for autumn conference, and getting the next round of working groups set up to develop policies for conference to debate next year.
JH
9 Jul 2025
Education, Children & Schools
Our five principles for SEND reform
Ed Davey Munira Wilson have written to Keir Starmer setting out five principles for SEND reform, and offering to work on a cross-party basis with the government to ensure the reforms deliver for children with SEND and their families.
LD
9 Jul 2025
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
Benefits & Pensions
Standing up for the most vulnerable in society
Why we opposed the Government’s welfare bill
SD
3 Jul 2025
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
