Deadlines for York 2017 Lib Dem spring conference published
One federal conference done, the next is on the horizon already. The deadlines for motions and the like to the spring 2017 conference in York have been published:
25 Sep 2016
VIDEO: Tim Farron on being a strong opposition
Here's the new film from the Liberal Democrats, featuring party leader Tim Farron talking about what an opposition party really should be doing: Taken from Tim Farron's Brighton conference speech.
24 Sep 2016
Another week and Six Lib Dem gains with massive swings
What a wonderful week! Seven gains in Fourteen by-elections for the Liberal Democrats And substantial swings in three other seats.
24 Sep 2016
Why I am going to Witney and I want you to go too
It's not just that I am having withdrawal symptoms from a wonderful four days at Conference that makes me want to rush down to Witney to spend time with more Liberal Democrats. That may be part of it, but why would I want to risk the guilt-inducing wrath of my dog by leaving her again so soon?
CL
23 Sep 2016
UP THE BREXIT CREEK - Everyone should read what Nick Clegg has to say about Theresa May and Brexit
Former Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg - and the man whose picture students are probably still using to play darts - seems to be recovering his political career. You see, he keeps making intelligent comments about Brexit.
NZ
22 Sep 2016
Lib Dems can ‘become local media,’ claims ex-campaign chief
A leading Liberal Democrat commentator has called on his party to "become the local media" in their areas. Mark Pack, left, who ran the Lib Dems' online campaigns at the 2001 and 2005 General Elections, told his party's conference that what he called the "death" of local media represented a chance for activists to become the "Rupert Murdoch" of their constituency.
DS
23 Sep 2016
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