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
"The US' so-called strategy with Iran & across the Middle East is so incoherent & inconsistent that it is making the search for...
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
Home Affairs
Improving Access To Justice
Years of Conservative cuts have hollowed out the legal aid system, leaving millions without access to timely legal advice. Our new policy will legal aid a guaranteed right, ensure no one is left without help.
BM
by Ben Maguire
22 Sep 2025
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Housing
Ending Fleecehold and the Great Property Rip-Off
Millions of people are still trapped in England’s broken leasehold system. Our plan will end the leasehold rip-off, strengthen building safety, and give residents the control, fairness, and dignity they deserve in their own homes.
GA
22 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Protecting the Rights of Hong Kongers
Hong Kongers living in the UK, and across the world, face an increasingly robust and alarming campaign of transnational repression from Beijing. Our new policy will protect pro-democracy activists and ensure this intimidation has no place in the UK.
LT
22 Sep 2025