The Liberal Democrats are a liberal political party in the United Kingdom. Currently led by Jo Swinson, the party has 14 Members of Parliament in the House of Commons, 96 members of the House of Lords, 16 members of the European Parliament, five Members of the Scottish Parliament and one member in both the Welsh Assembly and the London Assembly. It was in a coalition government with the Conservative Party from 2010 to 2015.
Veteran British lawmakers from the ruling Conservative and opposition Labour parties have both said they would be willing to lead an emergency government to halt a no-deal Brexit, the leader of the.. Reuters - Published
The leader of the anti-Brexit Liberal Democrats party said on Friday two senior lawmakers from the ruling party and opposition have indicated willingness to lead an emergency government to prevent a.. Reuters - Published
Jeremy Corbyn has struck out at Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson after she rejected his plan to lead an emergency government to thwart a no-deal Brexit. The Labour leader said that “it’s not up..
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Liberal Democrats leader Jo Swinson has said she is prepared to do "whatever it takes" to stop Brexit as she welcomed the party's latest MP Sarah Wollaston. Joined by the party's newest MP and Chukka..
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Former Tory MP Sarah Wollaston has joined the Liberal Democrats, saying it is the best way for her to fight to remain in the EU. Dr Wollaston, who announced the move late on Wednesday, quit the..
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"My very first act as your MP when I arrive in Westminster will be to find Mr Boris Johnson, wherever he’s hiding, and tell him loud and clear: stop playing with the futures of our communities and..
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The new Welsh Lib Dem leader Jane Dodds speaks following her by-election victory and calls for Boris Johnson to act on the climate crisis and rule out no-deal Brexit. The Liberal Democrats won the..
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Boris Johnson has been dealt a significant blow after the Conservatives lost the Brecon and Radnorshire by-election to leave the new Prime Minister with a working majority of just one. The Liberal..
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Jo Swinson has been elected leader of the Liberal Democrats. Ms Swinson beat former cabinet member Sir Ed Davey to replace Sir Vince Cable at the helm of the Lib Dems. Ms Swinson, an ex-minister, had..
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SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford called on Theresa May to “call out and condemn the racism of the go home van”. Speaking during PMQs in the Commons, he said: “This week the Prime Minister..
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Brexit Party members turned their backs on musicians as they played the EU anthem, "Ode to Joy" at the European Parliament's plenary session on Tuesday. Rough cut (no reporter narration)
Lib Dem MEPs wore 'Bollocks to Brexit' T-shirts at the EU Parliament opening ceremony. The Brexit Party also protested, as they turned their backs on the European anthem.
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Lib Dem MP says she would support Labour leader if he could assemble Commons majority, as sources say opposition to him entering No10 is purely 'pragmatic' Independent - Published
Jo Swinson says there is 'no way' Labour leader can take on role - but some rebel Tories will meet him to discuss 'emergency government' Independent - Published
Jeremy Corbyn, the veteran socialist leader of Britain's opposition Labour Party, cannot run an emergency government to stop a no-deal Brexit, the head of the Liberal Democrat Party Jo Swinson said on.. Reuters - Published
Britain's Liberal Democrats on Wednesday said Member of Parliament Sarah Wollaston of Totnes had become a member of the party, months after the lawmaker quit the ruling Conservatives in protest over.. Reuters - Published
'Given the volatility of recent general election campaigns it's hard to see Boris Johnson opting for an early election as anything other than a mad gamble' Independent - Published
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