The Liberal Democrats currently hold two "Federal" Conferences a year: a short two day conference in the Spring (generally the first or second weekend in March) and a longer 5 day conference in September.
There are many great reasons to join the Liberal Democrats. We're the only party that gives real power to members; to shape policy, to choose our leaders, and to make life better for everyone. If you join before 4pm today then you will get a say in who is the next leader of the Liberal Democrats. With two great candidates to choose from, both with clear priorities and visions for the Party going forward, now is a great time to join.
It was great to see a few of our new members at the Shepway Lib Dem new members event in Folkestone on Saturday - thank you to all that came.
New members have been asking about Lib Dem organisations that they can join, and Lib Dem Voice (the most-read independent website by and for Lib Dems - run by a volunteer collective of Liberal Democrat members, activists and bloggers) are running a series of articles about some of those organisations.
Join thousands of people stand up against the Conservative plans to scrap the Human Rights Act. A protest will be held on Saturday 30th May and we need as many Lib Dems out there as possible to make our liberal voice heard.
Unencumbered by a Liberal Democrat coalition partner dedicated to the concept of the European Union, the government is starting to renegotiate our relationship with the rest of Europe.
The Party Leadership campaigns of both Tim Farron and Norman Lamb are both aiming to send representatives to the Shepway New Member Welcome event on Saturday 30th May.
David Allen Green, is a writer and lawyer based in Birmingham and London in the United Kingdom. He was legal correspondent of the New Statesman and is now a legal commentator at FT.com.
The Independent has reported that South East England MEP Janice Atkinson is still sitting with UKIP in Brussels despite being expelled for fraud.
Following the UK's hottest summer on record, escalating heatwaves and severe droughts have triggered catastrophic blazes across the country, damaging delicate ecosystems and destroying homes.
The Liberal Democrats will continue to stand in solidarity with trans and non-binary communities, defending equal rights, personal dignity and safety for all.
The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to hold tech companies accountable, equip the police with the right powers, and build a digital world where women and girls can live safely and without fear.
Ed Davey is a husband, a father and a carer. He is the Leader of the Liberal Democrats.
It is Ed’s experience of caring that drives much of his politics, and motivates his tireless campaigning for a fair deal.
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