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
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