Our Plan is Liberal
Our Organisation is Democratic
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Liberal political thought goes back to the English Civil War and struggles with the Monarchy over the power of Parliament;
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Historical values continue undiminished (albeit occasionally misunderstood) in the Liberal Democrat Party today...
Choose from the following links to read about:
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Where the Liberal Democrats Come From
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Liberal Democrats in Britain Today
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Liberal Democrats in the North West Region
You may be interested in these individual interest organisations closely linked to the national party:
Association of Liberal Democrat Campaigners and Councillors
Serious about winning? Campaigning Liberal Democrats join ALDC.
Results across Great Britain have shown that membership of ALDC really does make a difference to the success of your campaign. We provide the essential tools for successful year round local community campaigning, and help Councillors bring a real Liberal Democrat difference once elected.
ALTER (Action for Land Tax and Economic Reform) campaigns to increase the understanding of Land Value Tax among Liberal Democrat Party members, promoting it as party policy.
Read moreAldes was founded in 1991 to provide the party with a source of expertise on policy issues in science, technology, engineering and medicine. We have over 250 members hailing from a wide range of backgrounds including many with no formal technical training, but with an interest in developing policy for the challenges of tomorrow.
Association of Liberal Democrat Trade Unionists
ALDTU supports Liberal Democrats taking active roles within Trade Unions and LD's seeking office within their Unions, believing LD Trade Unionists offer valuable insights to both Party and Unions regarding industrial policy.
Read moreThe Liberal Democrat Campaign for Race Equality (LDCRE) seeks changes in society to bring an end to racism in all its forms, working in partnership with like-minded organisations and the harnessing the ideals and determination of our Party, to achieve the equal right of BAME individuals to live their lives free from discrimination, and to break out of the straitjacket of stereotype so often imposed by the majority.
The Chinese Liberal Democrats (CLD) was formed to promote closer links between the Party and the Chinese and South East Asian community in the UK.
Read moreGreen Liberal Democrats
Green Liberal Democrats is the campaign group of party members interested in promoting and campaigning for our environmental policies.
Read moreHumanist and Secularist Liberal Democrats
HSLD is for all Liberal Democrats, of all faiths and none, who seek a humane and rational approach to public ethical issues, and an end to privilege and discrimination based on religion or belief.
Read moreLiberal Democrat Christian Forum
LDCF has existed for almost 25 years as a voice for Christians within the Liberal Democrat Party and a voice of liberal democracy among Christians.
Read moreLiberal Democrat Disability Association
Liberal Democrat Disability Association campaigns within the party to ensure that disability is thought about rather than being an afterthought.
Read moreLiberal Democrat Education Association
The Liberal Democrat Education Association (LDEA) is for people concerned about how children and young people are being educated and supported.
Read moreLiberal Democrats for Electoral Reform
LDER works within the party to promote electoral reform as a key policy priority and to educate party members on its benefits.
Read moreLiberal Democrat European Group
The Liberal Democrat European Group (LDEG) is an associated organisation of the Liberal Democrats promoting the case for our continued EU membership inside and outside the party, and providing a forum for understanding the European Union (EU) and European issues.
Read moreLiberal Democrats in Business
The Women's Organisation of the Liberal Democrats, working to eliminate all discrimination based on gender.
LGBT+
LGBT+ Lib Dems is the Liberal Democrats' party organisation committed to promoting the policies of sexual and gender minorities - including gay men, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people - and to ensuring that the party's policies address their needs.
Parliamentary Candidates Assocation
For all aspiring MPs, MEPs, MSPs and AMs, the Parliamentary Candidates Association is the Liberal Democrat organisation which represents your interests as a candidate.
Rights Liberties Justice
Comprises of Party Members who are interested in the law, including Legal Executives, Barristers, Solicitors, Magistrates, Academics, Students, Trainees, and Pupils.
The Liberal Democrat History Group
Young Liberals
Young Liberals is the youth and student wing of the Lib Dems. We operate independently from the party with our own policy platform, events, training and campaigns.