Former Lib Dem leader Tim Farron draped himself in a flag and declared his love for his country at the opening night rally of the party's conference in Bournemouth.
Despite opposition from the Lib Dems, Greens, Labour and most remaining Conservatives, the Reform administration of Kent County Council voted to rescind its declaration of a climate emergency saying they are "sceptical of anthropogenic climate change".
You don't need a debate on what the weather is today. You just need to find a window and look out of it. You don't need to debate if climate change is real and man made. You just need to look at the overwhelming evidence of scientists.
We are witnessing a humanitarian catastrophe - both for the hostages still held in Hamas’s brutal captivity, and for the Palestinians whose lives and communities have been destroyed by the ever-expanding Israeli offensive.
On Wednesday 10th October, Adam Dance MP introduced his Private Members’ Bill calling for universal screening for dyslexia and other neurodivergence, better teacher training and fairer Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) funding.
Come and join us for a social evening with other Lib Dem members and supporters and find out more about planning with our two guest speakers who have both worked on local councils.
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
Leader's Speech to Autumn Conference 2025
Women’s rights around the world are under attack, with authoritarianism on the rise and deep cuts to UK aid undermining decades of progress. Defending women's rights must be a top priority and the UK must act boldly.
Two years of brutal civil war have turned Sudan into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with over 30 million people in urgent need of aid. Our new policy calls for UK leadership to end the conflict - standing with the Sudanese people.
Space is no longer science fiction – it underpins our economy, security, and daily lives. Our new policy will renew the National Space Strategy, support UK spaceports and hubs, and designate space as a strategic industry.
The UK’s asylum system is failing, leaving people fleeing conflict stuck in temporary housing, unable to work, and separated from their loved ones. Our new policy gives practical solutions to clear up the broken system left by the Conservatives.
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.
Meet our representatives and candidates.
