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Guaranteeing GP surgeries on new developments
Liberal Democrats are clear: new housing must go hand in hand with new GPs.
14 Apr 2026
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Cost of living
Our emergency plan to keep Britain moving
Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency transport package to keep Britain moving, cutting the cost of travel for people – whether by car, train or bus.
LD
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Liberal Democrats
2 Apr 2026
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Health, Care & the NHS
Our plan to make Britain the safest country in the world to have a baby
We have announced a £600m rescue plan to fix maternity care, and make Britain the safest country in the world to have a baby.
26 Mar 2026
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Latest UK News
A new Magna Carta to save our country from Farage
Ed Davey's Leader's Speech to Spring Conference 2026
ED
by
Ed Davey
15 Mar 2026
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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
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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
by
Calum Miller
15 Mar 2026
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Reporting Back
Good luck, and how to build on our successes
Welcome to the first of my reports back to party members as chair of the Federal Elections and Communications Committee (FCEC).
MP
by
Mark Pack
31 Mar 2026
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Reporting Back
FEB/MAR: Party Presidency Monthly Write Up
It’s been a whirlwind since my last members’ update as Party President - here’s some of what I’ve been up to!
JB
by
Josh Babarinde
27 Mar 2026
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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
by
Victoria Collins
15 Mar 2026
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Defence
Britain’s nuclear deterrent depends on Trump. It’s time to change that
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
ED
by
Ed Davey
14 Mar 2026
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Mental Health
Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
DC
by
Danny Chambers
14 Mar 2026
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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
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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
by
Daisy Cooper
14 Mar 2026
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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
by
Jess Brown-Fuller
14 Mar 2026
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Transport
Driving Forward - Road to Access
Learning to drive is a vital life skill. Liberal Democrat members passed a new plan to clear the backlogs, end the rip-offs, and get the next generation moving.
OG
by
Olly Glover
14 Mar 2026
View
Reporting Back
Federal Policy Committee meeting report – February 2026
The Federal Policy Committee met online at the beginning of February, with a full agenda covering forthcoming policy work, consultation papers and sub-committee appointments.
DMK
by
Dr Mohsin Khan
10 Mar 2026
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Children & Families
Protecting Children Online
Big tech companies should not be allowed to profit at the expense of children’s wellbeing.
MW
by
Munira Wilson
9 Mar 2026
View
Universities & Skills
Our plan to fix the student finance system and support graduates
Our pragmatic, costed and achievable plan that would make a real difference to graduates now, while also fixing the system for the long term.
LD
by
Liberal Democrats
22 Feb 2026
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Economy & Business
Get Britain Growing Again
Lib Dems announce plan to replace Treasury with new Department for Growth based in Birmingham
LD
by
Liberal Democrats
11 Feb 2026
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Tackling historical sexual misconduct in our party
Help us stamp out this sort of appalling behaviour in our party – and across our society.
ED
by
Ed Davey
7 Feb 2026
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LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
Ed Davey reflects on LGBT History Month 2026
This LGBT+ History Month we celebrate the contributions of LGBT+ people throughout history, reflect on the struggles they have faced and reaffirm our determination to make progress on equality.
ED
by
Ed Davey
1 Feb 2026
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Choose a brighter future with the Liberal Democrats | Election Broadcast
View the latest Liberal Democrat Party Political Broadcast.
29 Jan 2026
View
Reporting Back
Federal Policy Committee meeting report - Jan 2026
After a policy development-heavy first meeting, the new Federal Policy Committee’s second meeting focused on understanding the party’s key political priorities for winning over the voters we need, and the role our policies play in that.
MK
by
Mohsin Khan
27 Jan 2026
View
Reporting Back
Spring 2026: Agenda Selection Report - Chair of the Federal Conference Committee
The Federal Conference Committee (FCC) met on Saturday to review motion submissions and begin finalising the agenda for Spring Conference 2026, which will take place in York from 13 to 15 March 2026.
NC
by
Nick da Costa
27 Jan 2026
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For a Fair Deal - Manifesto 2024
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International
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Guaranteeing GP surgeries on new developments
Liberal Democrats are clear: new housing must go hand in hand with new GPs.
14 Apr 2026
View
Cost of living
Our emergency plan to keep Britain moving
Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency transport package to keep Britain moving, cutting the cost of travel for people – whether by car, train or bus.
LD
by
Liberal Democrats
2 Apr 2026
View
Health, Care & the NHS
Our plan to make Britain the safest country in the world to have a baby
We have announced a £600m rescue plan to fix maternity care, and make Britain the safest country in the world to have a baby.
26 Mar 2026
View
Latest UK News
A new Magna Carta to save our country from Farage
Ed Davey's Leader's Speech to Spring Conference 2026
ED
by
Ed Davey
15 Mar 2026
View
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
View
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
by
Calum Miller
15 Mar 2026
View
Sign up for email updates
Reporting Back
Good luck, and how to build on our successes
Welcome to the first of my reports back to party members as chair of the Federal Elections and Communications Committee (FCEC).
MP
by
Mark Pack
31 Mar 2026
View
Reporting Back
FEB/MAR: Party Presidency Monthly Write Up
It’s been a whirlwind since my last members’ update as Party President - here’s some of what I’ve been up to!
JB
by
Josh Babarinde
27 Mar 2026
View
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
by
Victoria Collins
15 Mar 2026
View
Defence
Britain’s nuclear deterrent depends on Trump. It’s time to change that
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
ED
by
Ed Davey
14 Mar 2026
View
Mental Health
Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
DC
by
Danny Chambers
14 Mar 2026
View
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
View
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
by
Daisy Cooper
14 Mar 2026
View
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
by
Jess Brown-Fuller
14 Mar 2026
View
Transport
Driving Forward - Road to Access
Learning to drive is a vital life skill. Liberal Democrat members passed a new plan to clear the backlogs, end the rip-offs, and get the next generation moving.
OG
by
Olly Glover
14 Mar 2026
View
Reporting Back
Federal Policy Committee meeting report – February 2026
The Federal Policy Committee met online at the beginning of February, with a full agenda covering forthcoming policy work, consultation papers and sub-committee appointments.
DMK
by
Dr Mohsin Khan
10 Mar 2026
View
Children & Families
Protecting Children Online
Big tech companies should not be allowed to profit at the expense of children’s wellbeing.
MW
by
Munira Wilson
9 Mar 2026
View
Universities & Skills
Our plan to fix the student finance system and support graduates
Our pragmatic, costed and achievable plan that would make a real difference to graduates now, while also fixing the system for the long term.
LD
by
Liberal Democrats
22 Feb 2026
View
Economy & Business
Get Britain Growing Again
Lib Dems announce plan to replace Treasury with new Department for Growth based in Birmingham
LD
by
Liberal Democrats
11 Feb 2026
View
Tackling historical sexual misconduct in our party
Help us stamp out this sort of appalling behaviour in our party – and across our society.
ED
by
Ed Davey
7 Feb 2026
View
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
Ed Davey reflects on LGBT History Month 2026
This LGBT+ History Month we celebrate the contributions of LGBT+ people throughout history, reflect on the struggles they have faced and reaffirm our determination to make progress on equality.
ED
by
Ed Davey
1 Feb 2026
View
Choose a brighter future with the Liberal Democrats | Election Broadcast
View the latest Liberal Democrat Party Political Broadcast.
29 Jan 2026
View
Reporting Back
Federal Policy Committee meeting report - Jan 2026
After a policy development-heavy first meeting, the new Federal Policy Committee’s second meeting focused on understanding the party’s key political priorities for winning over the voters we need, and the role our policies play in that.
MK
by
Mohsin Khan
27 Jan 2026
View
Reporting Back
Spring 2026: Agenda Selection Report - Chair of the Federal Conference Committee
The Federal Conference Committee (FCC) met on Saturday to review motion submissions and begin finalising the agenda for Spring Conference 2026, which will take place in York from 13 to 15 March 2026.
NC
by
Nick da Costa
27 Jan 2026
View
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