Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference 2026: Day 1 in Brighton
20 Sep 2026
The first day of Liberal Democrat conference in Brighton was opened by Party President Josh Babarinde MP and Cllr Jay Mercer, Leader of West Sussex County Council. Eight motions were passed, and conference heard from Al Pinkerton and Munira Wilson MP.
Policy motions passed today:
- Mortality of Children in Temporary Accommodation
- Securing the Future of Rural and Coastal Education
- Liberal Democrats Mean Business
- Tackling the Maternity Crisis
- Strength, Resilience and Partnership: Security Britain and Defending Liberalism in Turbulent Times (International Security Policy Paper)
- Rebuilding Health Visiting and Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life
- Fixing Family Courts
- Local Candidate Safety