Racial Diversity Campaign
The Racial Diversity Campaign (RDC) is committed to advancing the Liberal Democrat vision of a fair, free and open society. We believe that liberty, equality, social justice and community can only be fully realised when people from all backgrounds are represented in public life.
Our mission is simple but vital: to ensure Liberal Democrat candidates reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, and to amplify the voices of people too often underrepresented in politics.
Our three pillars of action:
- Support BAME members to become approved candidates – increasing the proportion of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates on the approved candidate list.
- Support BAME candidates to be selected – ensuring more BAME members are chosen as prospective parliamentary candidates (PPCs).
- Support BAME PPCs to win elections – working to grow the number of BAME Liberal Democrat MPs.
How we do it:
- Finding and supporting diverse talent – encouraging BAME members to step forward and consider standing for selection and election.
- Training and mentoring candidates – equipping future candidates & future MPs with the skills, confidence and networks to succeed.
If you are a BAME party member and have ever thought—even for a moment—about representing your community, we want to hear from you. There is no such thing as a “perfect” candidate, and the RDC is here to support you every step of the way.
Get in touch: hello@libdemrdc.org.uk
Interested in becoming a candidate? Find out more at www.libdems.org.uk/become_a_candidate.