Brexit: Boris Johnson to impose new restrictions on EU immigration two years earlier than planned
Labour describes proposals as 'ill-informed and reactionary'
LBPCLB
20 Jan 2020
Corbyn was big factor in Lib Dem election failure, says Davey
The acting Liberal Democrat leader, Ed Davey, has claimed the "toxicity" of Jeremy Corbyn was a big factor in the Lib Dems' poor performance in last month's general election, saying voters backed the Tories rather than risk a "hard left" government.
HSP
20 Jan 2020
We let the remainers down – now we need to focus on a Green New Deal
The Liberal Democrats let the EU Remainers down, right from the 2016 Referendum.
DB
19 Jan 2020
What now for the humbled Liberal Democrats?
Exclusive: Five Liberal Democrat MPs are considering standing for the leadership as intense divisions emerge over Jo Swinson's leadership and the party's future direction.
AR
18 Jan 2020
Sir John Curtice at the NLC
I was pleased to have a last-minute opportunity to attend a presentation at the National Liberal Club by academic and TV election pundit Sir John Curtice (a long-standing member of the Club) on The 2019 Election: A Tale of Hope and Disappointment.
JF
18 Jan 2020
Boris Johnson says the Erasmus scheme isn't under threat. Do you trust him?
The Erasmus mobility scheme changes young people's lives. The Lib Dems will fight relentlessly to keep it.
LM
18 Jan 2020
UK Lib Dem news
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