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
Universities & Skills
From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
IS
by Ian Sollom
14 Mar 2026
Economy & Business
Revitalising Town Centres and High Streets
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
DC
14 Mar 2026
Crime & Policing
Preserving Trial by Jury
The right to a trial by jury has been a cornerstone of our democracy for over 800 years. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new plan to tackle court backlogs without scrapping juries.
JBF
14 Mar 2026