Josh Babarinde elected as the new President of the Liberal Democrats

EMBARGO: Immediate Release

Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, has been elected today as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.

Josh will assume the role of Liberal Democrat President on 1 January 2026 for a three-year term, with Mark Pack remaining in post until then.

Newly elected president Josh Babarinde said:

“I’m so grateful to Liberal Democrat members for electing me to serve as our next Party President.

“With the traditional parties failing to stand up to Reform’s division, I’m fired up to help ensure our party is ready to be the last line of defence against them.

“I’ll be working across the party to broaden our reach, apply my youth work experience to engaging young voters ahead of votes at 16, and get battle-ready for next May’s elections for the Scottish Parliament, Welsh Senedd and councils and Mayors across England.”

Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:

"Huge congratulations to Josh Babarinde on his election as President of the Liberal Democrats. Josh has already achieved so much as an MP, including securing a landmark change in the law to protect victims of domestic abuse.

“He has also worked tirelessly to stand up for the people of Eastbourne, demonstrating that Liberal Democrat community politics is the best antidote to Nigel Farage’s dangerous, divisive politics. I have no doubt Josh will be a tremendous President and together we will take the fight to Reform UK and stand up for a decent, caring Britain.

"I also want to thank Prue Bray for her spirited campaign and dedication and commitment to the party, and Mark Pack for the brilliant job he’s done as President of the Liberal Democrats, helping us to deliver our best ever election results.”

ENDS