We are living in dangerous times.
The assassination of a key Iranian leader, General Suleinami, ordered by President Trump, has raised tensions across the Middle East.
EDLD
8 Jan 2020
MEPs to express 'grave concern' about UK stance on EU citizens in Britain
Exclusive: leaked resolution by main political groups follows threats of deportation made by British minister
DB
8 Jan 2020
Christine Jardine considers… What next?
Sometimes stepping back for a moment, and not thinking about an issue, can give you a whole new perspective on it.
CJMP
7 Jan 2020
Video: Ed Davey on Iran
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7 Jan 2020
Rolling the boulder back up the hill again…
In ancient mythology Sisyphus is condemned to spend eternity in Hades rolling a huge stone up a hill only to see it roll down again and have to repeat the process. Judging by the reaction of many Lib Dems to the 2019 General Election, that seems a good metaphor for the predicament party members and activists feel themselves to be in.
JP
5 Jan 2020
Brexit: EU citizens face paying £4,345 ‘teachers’ tax’ to work in UK for five years
Extra 'red tape' before teaching qualifications are recognised will also add to existing recruitment crisis, Liberal Democrats warn
RMDPERM
5 Jan 2020
UK Lib Dem news
Local Government
Local Government Finance Emergency
After years of neglect, our local councils are in financial survival mode. The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to move past emergency bailouts and deliver a sustainable future for local government.
ZF
by Zöe Franklin
15 Mar 2026
International Affairs
Trump and the Wider World
The international stage has been shaken by a series of reckless and illegal actions from Donald Trump’s White House. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new motion to bolster our national defence and strengthen our alliances with reliable partners.
CM
15 Mar 2026
Children & Families
A digital world fit for the next generation
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
VC
15 Mar 2026