Liberal Democrats (UK)

Liberal political party in the United Kingdom

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The Liberal Democrats are a liberal political party in the United Kingdom. The party has 11 Members of Parliament in the House of Commons, 89 members of the House of Lords, five Members of the Scottish Parliament and one member in each of the Welsh Parliament and the London Assembly. It formed a coalition government of the United Kingdom with the Conservative Party from 2010–2015. It is also currently in coalition with the Labour Party in the devolved Welsh government, and has also formed coalitions with Labour in Scotland.

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PM defends stop and search Boris Johnson has defended police stop and search powers saying they are a 'very important utensil' in fighting violent crime, particularity in London. Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey had called.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:24Published on June 10, 2020

Lib Dems' Ed Davey on Dominic Cummings The Liberal Democrats' acting leader Sir Ed Davey says he hopes the prime minister "will act, and act swiftly" following Dominic Cummings' alleged breach of coronavirus lockdown guidelines. Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:49Published on May 23, 2020


Brexit briefing: 228 days until the end of the transition period The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latest figures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Europe’s chief Brexit negotiator has been told there is “significant.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published on May 17, 2020

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Coronavirus: Nigel Farage pub trip raised with Kent Police The acting leader of the Liberal Democrats asks whether Nigel Farage has broken quarantine rules. BBC News - Published 4 days ago
'Winning is everything', former Lib Dem leader Tim Farron says as he endorses Ed Davey Winning is 'passport to making a difference', he says Independent - Published 1 week ago
Ed Davey secures key backing to boost his chances in Liberal Democrat leadership contest Exclusive: Munira Wilson becomes third party MP to back acting leader for job Independent - Published 2 weeks ago

Coronavirus: Government accused of ignoring experts as top advisers absent from press briefings Lib Dem acting leader Ed Davey dismisses cabinet minister Dominic Raab's explanations as 'risible' Independent - Published 3 weeks ago
Call for Boris Johnson to renew Britain's commitment to reunite stranded child refugees in Europe Exclusive: Liberal Democrats call on prime minister to resettle 10,000 unaccompanied children over the next decade Independent - Published 3 weeks ago
Layla Moran: Frontrunner to be next Liberal Democrat leader suggests she can free party from shackles of its coalition past The frontrunner to be the next leader of the Liberal Democrats has suggested she can free the party from the shackles of its coalition past. Independent - Published on June 13, 2020

Tory MP says historical figures 'didn't know any better' in apparent defence of slave trader Edward Colston Former leader of Liberal Democrats among those critical of Twitter message Independent - Published on June 8, 2020
Boris Johnson must call out Donald Trump for police brutality towards protesters and journalists, acting Lib Dem leader says Exclusive: Ed Davey kicks off leadership campaign with call for PM to stand up for 'fundamental democratic values' Independent - Published on June 6, 2020
Lib Dem peer accused of sexual harassment dropped from fundraiser in U-turn A Liberal Democrat peer accused of sexual harassment will not speak at a party fundraiser after a U-turn. Independent - Published on June 5, 2020
Ed Davey pledges citizen's basic income for carers as he launches Lib Dem leadership campaign Acting leader faces challenge from two rivals in race to claim job permanently in August Independent - Published on June 4, 2020

Lib Dem peer apologies for furloughing himself and promises to pay money back Lord Fox was accused of 'milking the taxpayer at both ends' by claiming both the furlough subsidy and daily Lords' allowance Independent - Published on May 21, 2020
Scathing report blasts 'high-speed car crash' of Lib Dem general election campaign Party review finds 'wishful thinking' behind decision to present Jo Swinson as PM-in-waiting Independent - Published on May 15, 2020
UK should hold inquiry into COVID-19 response, Liberal Democrats say The United Kingdom should hold an independent inquiry into Prime Minister Boris Johnson's handling of the novel coronavirus crisis, the opposition Liberal Democrat party said. Reuters - Published on April 22, 2020	Coronavirus: Frontline NHS staff deserve £29-per-day bonus, say Lib Dems Party also calls on government to pay funeral fees for those who die while fighting Covid-19 Independent - Published on April 18, 2020
Coronavirus: Government increases ventilator capacity by 200 in one week - despite health secretary's claim 1,500 more would be available 'This sort of behaviour will not hide the government's failure to properly prepare for the coronavirus crisis,' say Lib Dems Independent - Published on April 13, 2020	Coronavirus: 50 cross-party MPs demand compensation for families of frontline staff who die battling virus 'They are putting their lives on the line and they should know that, should the worst happen, the state will help their families,' says Liberal Democrat MP Independent - Published on March 31, 2020
UK politician chides PM Johnson for spurning EU ventilator program The leader of the opposition Liberal Democrats criticized Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday for refusing to participate in a European Union ventilator procurement program. Reuters - Published on March 26, 2020	Boris Johnson accused of 'putting his head in the sand' over coronavirus threat to Brexit deal Prime minister 'reckless' to stick to end-of-year deadline for EU trade deal, says Lib Dem acting leader Independent - Published on March 18, 2020
Coronavirus: 'Safe spaces' needed for homeless to self-isolate Lib Dem Layla Moran warns rough sleepers could be held in detention centres under new emergency powers. BBC News - Published on March 15, 2020	Sexual violence and abuse survivors offered legal right to specialist support under new bill Exclusive: Victims left vulnerable due to 'completely inadequate' funding for crisis centres and refuges, warns Lib Dem MP Independent - Published on March 9, 2020
Layla Moran to stand for Liberal Democrat leadership Liberal Democrat MP Layla Moran has announced she will stand in the upcoming contest to choose the party's new leader. Independent - Published on March 8, 2020	Rebecca Long-Bailey says she doesn't regret working on hospital PFIs Defence comes as leadership contender warns Labour will be turned into centrist party 'akin to the Liberal Democrats' if she loses Independent - Published on March 5, 2020
Lib Dem peer David Steel resigns over Westminster child abuse inquiry criticism David Steel has resigned from the Liberal Democrats after being named in an inquiry attacking the political establishment for turning "a blind eye" to allegations of child sexual abuse. Independent - Published on February 25, 2020	Brexit: Ministers brace for no-deal disruption with £60m plans for motorway barrier 'Kent deserves better than being turned into a car park because of Boris Johnson's reckless unwillingness to take a no-deal off the table,' say Lib Dems Independent - Published on February 17, 2020
Lib Dem leadership election: Party set to wait until summer to name Jo Swinson's successor Lib Dem bosses meet on Saturday to hammer out a timetable for contest Independent - Published on January 17, 2020	Sadiq Khan to 'lovebomb' Lib Dem voters in bid to win 2020 London mayoral election Exclusive: Mayor says Labour activists should not attack third party supporters, but show they 'share their values' Independent - Published on January 11, 2020
Brexit: EU citizens face paying £4,345 'teachers' tax' to work in UK for five years Extra 'red tape' before teaching qualifications are recognised will also add to existing recruitment crisis, Liberal Democrats warn Independent - Published on January 4, 2020	Layla Moran: Potential Lib Dem leadership candidate becomes first MP to come out as pansexual Oxford MP said she was 'surprised' to find herself in a same-sex relationship, but added: 'Sometimes when you meet the right person, it just kind of happens'. Independent - Published on January 2, 2020
Brexit: MPs attempt to force Boris Johnson to protect child refugees after EU departure Exclusive: Liberal Democrat amendment seeks to overturn 'truly heartless' Boris Johnson move to strip refugee rights from Brexit bill Independent - Published on January 2, 2020	Prosecutors search office of Japan MP in connection with bribery probe Japanese prosecutors on Wednesday searched the office of ruling Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Takaki Shirasuka as part of a bribery investigation that saw another politician arrested earlier in the.. Reuters - Published on December 25, 2019
Japan lawmaker arrested on suspicion of accepting bribes over casino: NHK Tokyo prosecutors arrested ruling Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Tsukasa Akimoto on Wednesday on suspicion of accepting bribes from a Chinese company interested in setting up a casino in Japan,.. Reuters - Published on December 25, 2019	Uzbek LibDems lead in vote criticized by Western observers Uzbekistan's Liberal Democratic Party have retained the biggest number of seats in the Central Asian nation's legislature so far, winning 43 seats out of 128 in Sunday's vote which Western monitors.. Reuters - Published on December 23, 2019
Uzbekistan's LibDems retain lead in parliamentary election Uzbekistan's Liberal Democratic Party has retained the biggest number of seats in the Central Asian nation's legislature so far, winning 43 seats out of 128 in Sunday's vote, the Central Election.. Reuters - Published on December 23, 2019	Battle against Brexit has not ended and Johnson's plans could still 'implode', says Ed Davey Prime minister's willingness to alienate Scotland and Northern Ireland has made Lib Dems the party of the Union, says interim leader Independent - Published on December 14, 2019
Hung parliament and 70 Lib Dem MPs: What the general election result would have been if we used a PR system Tories would have won only 288 seats – the largest party in a hung parliament Independent - Published on December 14, 2019	Jo Swinson insists she has 'no regrets' despite losing her seat on disappointing night for Lib Dems Former party leader temporarily replaced by Sir Ed Davey and Sal Brinton after losing out to SNP Independent - Published on December 13, 2019
'Clear message' on Scottish independence vote The SNP makes big gains across Scotland, including the defeat of Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson. BBC News - Published on December 13, 2019	General Election 2019: Lib Dems take St Albans and David Gauke loses seat The former justice secretary stood against the Tories as an independent but failed to win re-election. BBC News - Published on December 13, 2019
Election results: Failure of tactical voting brutally exposed by Tory gain in Kensington Supporters of Labour ex-MP blame Liberal Democrats for splitting the vote Independent - Published on December 13, 2019	General election 2019: Theresa May re-elected with reduced majority The former prime minister saw her lead reduced by a swing to the Liberal Democrats. BBC News - Published on December 13, 2019
UK Liberal Democrats to elect new leader after Swinson loses seat Britain's Liberal Democrats said they would elect a new leader next year after Jo Swinson lost her seat in parliament at Thursday's general election. Reuters - Published on December 13, 2019	Factbox: How the mighty fell - biggest upsets in the UK election The British election threw up some shock results on Friday, including the ousting of the pro-European Liberal Democrat leader and the fall of a veteran Labour lawmaker known as the "Beast of Bolsover". Reuters - Published on December 13, 2019
General election: Every centrist MP who defected from Labour and Tories loses seat Defectors to the Lib Dems, Change UK, and independents failed to win any seats Independent - Published on December 13, 2019	Nicola Sturgeon celebrates wildly on live TV as Jo Swinson loses seat Lib Dem leader who claimed she could become PM unseated by 27-year-old Independent - Published on December 13, 2019
General election 2019: Zac Goldsmith loses seat to Lib Dems again Labour's only gain of the night came in Putney, where Fleur Anderson overturned a 1,554 vote majority. BBC News - Published on December 13, 2019	With a roar, Scotland's Sturgeon cheers win against LibDem leader With a roar and a double fist pump, Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon cheered the defeat of Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson by the nationalists in a clip that went viral on social media early on.. Reuters - Published on December 13, 2019
UK Liberal Democrat leader Swinson loses seat to Scottish National Party The leader of Britain's pro-European Union Liberal Democrats, Jo Swinson, lost her parliamentary seat to the Scottish National Party on Friday. Reuters - Published on December 13, 2019	General election: Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson loses seat to SNP Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson has lost her seat to the SNP. Independent - Published on December 13, 2019
Richmond Park election result: Tory Brexiteer Zac Goldsmith thrashed by Lib Dems Former Tory London mayor candidate Zac Goldsmith has lost his seat in Richmond, south west London. Independent - Published on December 13, 2019

Liberal Democrats (UK)

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UK politician chides PM Johnson for spurning EU ventilator program

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Coronavirus: 'Safe spaces' needed for homeless to self-isolate

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Japan lawmaker arrested on suspicion of accepting bribes over casino: NHK

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General Election 2019: Lib Dems take St Albans and David Gauke loses seat

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General election 2019: Theresa May re-elected with reduced majority

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General election: Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson loses seat to SNP

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