Liberal Democrats (UK)

British political party

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The Liberal Democrats are a liberal political party in the United Kingdom, founded in 1988. The current leader of the party is Ed Davey. They are the third-largest party in the United Kingdom, with 72 members of Parliament (MPs) in the House of Commons. They have 84 members of the House of Lords, four members of the Scottish Parliament, one member in the Welsh Senedd, and more than 3,000 local council seats. The party holds a twice-per-year Liberal Democrat Conference, at which party policy is formulated. In contrast to its main opponents' rules, the Lib Dems grant all members attending its Conference the right to speak in debates and vote on party policy, under a one member, one vote system. The party also allows its members to vote online for its policies and in the election of a new leader.

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Sir Ed Davey welcomes new Lib Dem MPs Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has welcomed his party's 72 MPs, in a meeting at Lib Dem HQ in London. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:27Published 1 week ago

Davey: Lib Dem MPs will be voice for carers Lib Dems leader Sir Ed Davey says his party's MPs will be a 'voice for carers', and will immediately begin a campaign for an emergency budget for the health and social care sector. Report by Alibhaiz... Credit: ODN Duration: 01:29Published 2 weeks ago

Davey: It's always great to beat the Tories Lib Dems leader Sir Ed Davey says it's 'always great' to beat Conservatives, as his party won a record number of seats in the general election. He adds the Lib Dems are 'committed to transforming.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:01Published 2 weeks ago

Davey celebrates Lib Dems' win to become third biggest party Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey has celebrated his party's election result in which it won 70 seats, returning to Parliament as the third largest party, overtaking the SNP. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:27Published 2 weeks ago

Ed Davey comfortably holds on to seat Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey comfortably holds on to his seat of Kingston and Surbiton. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:54Published 2 weeks ago

Davey arrives in Kingston-upon-Thames for election count Sir Ed Davey arrives in Kingston-upon-Thames ahead of the declaration for his seat as the Liberal Democrats look set for major gains in the 2024 General Election. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:57Published 2 weeks ago

UK Election exit poll beamed onto BBC building The polls have closed in the UK 2024 General election, with Ipsos UK’s exit poll predicting huge gains for Labour, the Liberal Democrats and Reform, and massive losses for the Conservatives and SNP... Credit: ODN Duration: 02:24Published 2 weeks ago

Davey yells “vote Lib Democrat” in bungee stunt Lib Dem leader Ed Davey has completed a bungee jump in his latest election campaign stunt. He was heard shouting "vote Liberal Democrat" while dangling in the air after his jump in Eastbourne. Report.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:09Published 2 weeks ago

Ed Davey supports Stratford candidate Manuela Perteghella Sir Ed Davey is in Stratford on Avon this afternoon supporting his candidate Manuela Perteghella. The Lib Dems leader promises to "fix our broken NHS, get the economy back on track, end the sewage.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:25Published 2 weeks ago

Ed Davey makes a splash whilst out campaigning Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey makes a splash whilst out campaigning, participating in an aqua aerobics class at Cheltenham Lido. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:41Published 2 weeks ago

Lib Dems: Patients should have right to see GP within a week Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has pledged to give patients the legal right to see a GP within a week and to start cancer treatment within two months. As part of the party’s health package, the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

Lib Dems: People in Scotland doubly let down On the campaign trail in Scotland, Sir Ed Davey calls for change as he says the people of the country have been doubly let down by the Conservatives in Westminster and SNP in Holyrood. Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:25Published 2 weeks ago

Lib Dems fighting against boundary changes in Scotland Sir Ed Davey says his party are fighting against boundary changes in Scotland which would make many of their seats SNP in this election. Liberal Democrat leader said however, that he's getting a.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:44Published 2 weeks ago

Lib Dems calls for emergency NHS budget Lib Dem Leader Sir Ed Davey says the NHS needs urgent funding, having been left 'on its knees' by the Conservatives. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:47Published 3 weeks ago

Davey calls for review after Tory betting scandal Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey says he is shocked by the betting scandal plaguing the Conservative Party and calls for a review of gambling regulations. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:46Published 3 weeks ago

Ed Davey practices CPR on the campaign trail Sir Ed Davey has been learning and practicing CPR while on the campaign trail in Essex. The Lib Dem leader performed mouth-to-mouth on a dummy, along with chest compressions and also attached a.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:25Published 3 weeks ago

Davey hopes Lib Dems can clean up in Wimbledon Sir Ed Davey dons overalls and a hi-vis jacket to clean an ambulance with a jet wash during a campaign visit in target seat Wimbledon and warns that there are now just "10 days left to save the NHS"... Credit: ODN Duration: 01:13Published 3 weeks ago

Davey targets water companies after 'filthy sewage dumping' During a visit to a Sussex farm Sir Ed Davey feeds chickens with local children as he campaigns to highlight environmental issues in the UK. The Lib Dems leader says he is "not happy with the way the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:27Published 3 weeks ago

Sir Ed Davey pledges to prioritise NHS dentistry Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey has pledged to prioritse NHS dentistry as he discussed his party's healthcare package. "We're seeing people leave at record rates, people aren't performing NHS.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:05Published on June 21, 2024

Leaders Clash on Tax and Immigration in ITV Election Debate Seven party leaders and representatives took the stage for ITV's second General Election debate on Thursday evening, addressing issues such as taxes, immigration, and the cost of living. On stage were.. Credit: ODN Duration: 10:00Published on June 14, 2024

Leaders arrive ahead of multi-party ITV debate Leaders and deputies arrive at TV studios in Salford ahead of the ITV multi-party debate. Moderated by Julie Etchingham, the debate will include Penny Mordaunt for the Conservative Party, Angela Rayner.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:13Published on June 13, 2024

Ed Davey criticises Sunak aide for betting on election date One of Rishi Sunak’s closest parliamentary aides has said he made a “huge error of judgment” by betting on the date of the General Election just days before the Prime Minister called it. Liberal.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:27Published on June 13, 2024

Ed Davey makes a splash campaigning against water pollution During a campaign visit to a water activity park in Warwickshire, Sir Ed Davey outlined the Liberal Democrats' proposal to establish a Clean Water Authority to address sewage dumping issues. Davey says.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:08Published on June 12, 2024

Ed Davey rides rollercoaster after launching manifesto Sir Ed Davey rode a rollercoaster at Thorpe Park after launching the Liberal Democrats manifesto. Mr Davey spoke of his experience of caring for his mother, as he announced a £9.4 billion package for.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:43Published on June 10, 2024

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Lib Dems pledge to rejoin EU's single market in manifesto The Liberal Democrats would seek to bring the UK back into the European Union's single market, the party says in its manifesto. Sky News - Published on June 10, 2024
What are the Conservatives' and Lib Dems' key pledges? The Conservatives and Liberal Democrats have released their manifestos - as the general election campaign carries on. Sky News - Published on June 10, 2024
Lib Dems vow to put NHS and healthcare at heart of manifesto The Liberal Democrats will launch their manifesto with a £9bn pledge to fix the health and care system. Sky News - Published on June 10, 2024

Lib Dem leader fined for speeding on M1 Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has been fined for speeding on the M1 motorway. Sky News - Published on June 5, 2024
Lib Dems pledge to 'end hospital crisis' with free personal care - as Tories tout migration cap The Liberal Democrats will pledge free personal care to "all those who need it" as they make their social care offering on the campaign trail. Sky News - Published on June 3, 2024
Panic will spread through Tory ranks after stunning poll The findings of the SkyNews/YouGov MRP poll are a disaster for the Conservatives, a worry for Labour and good news for the Lib Dems and Reform UK. Sky News - Published on June 3, 2024
Lib Dems announce plans for universal free school meals for primary school kids The Liberal Democrats have announced plans for free school meals for all primary school children funded by a new share buyback tax. Sky News - Published on May 31, 2024

Lib Dem leader admits he intentionally fell off a paddleboard during campaign stunt Sir Ed Davey has fallen off a paddleboard multiple times during a campaign stunt in Windermere - admitting one of his plunges into the water was intentional. Sky News - Published on May 28, 2024
Lib Dems say Conservatives 'have to go' as they launch general election campaign The Liberal Democrats have said the general election is a chance to "win the change our country so desperately needs," as they kickstarted their campaign. Sky News - Published on May 23, 2024
Lib Dem Lords to ignore convention and vote against Safety of Rwanda bill Liberal Democrat peers are poised to ignore a convention dating back to Gladstone's day to stage a protest against the Rwanda bill in the House of Lords. Sky News - Published on January 23, 2024	Former Post Office worker to challenge Lib Dem leader at general election A woman who spent more than three decades working for the Post Office is planning to stand against Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey - a former postal affairs minister - at the next general.. Sky News - Published on January 13, 2024
Calls for inquiry into 'shady attempts to bring back Dominic Cummings' The Liberal Democrats have called for an inquiry into whether Rishi Sunak breached the ministerial code by holding secret meetings with Dominic Cummings. Sky News - Published on December 31, 2023	More than 200,000 cases of shoplifting left unsolved over one year - analysis suggests More than 200,000 shoplifting cases went unsolved over the space of 12 months, the Liberal Democrats have concluded from analysis of official figures. Sky News - Published on December 26, 2023
Labour wins Mid Bedfordshire by-election Labour has beaten the Conservatives and held off the Lib Dems to win the Mid Bedfordshire by-election. Sky News - Published on October 18, 2023	Davey's speech had a powerful human moment - and he's made an electoral calculation \| Sam Coates Sir Ed Davey's conference speech - his first since becoming leader in the autumn of 2020 - capped what has been a remarkable change in the role of the Liberal Democrats in British politics. Sky News - Published on September 26, 2023
Lib Dem leader tells of losing parents to cancer - as he pledges treatment guarantee Sir Ed Davey has promised to introduce a guarantee for cancer patients to begin treatment within two months if his party holds the balance of power after the next general election. Sky News - Published on September 26, 2023	Lib Dem leader to target Tory 'soap opera' with plan to 'fix' economy and NHS Sir Ed Davey will close this week's Liberal Democrat conference by promising to "fix our economy with care" after the Conservatives "broke" it with "carelessness". Sky News - Published on September 25, 2023
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Coogan and Vorderman lend support to Lib Dems as conference starts Steve Coogan and Carol Vorderman have publicly lent their support to the Liberal Democrats as the party conference kicks off with a call for electoral reform and tactical voting. Sky News - Published on September 23, 2023	Political parties secure £24m in donations over three months - with Clegg adding to Lib Dem coffers The UK's political parties received more than £24m in donations over the past three months, as campaigners look towards the general election which is expected in 2024. Sky News - Published on September 7, 2023
Labour and Lib Dems hit campaign trail hours after Dorries' resignation Labour and the Liberal Democrats hit the campaign trail in Mid Bedfordshire in the hours after Nadine Dorries stood down. Sky News - Published on August 27, 2023	Lib Dems win Somerton and Frome by-election The Conservatives have lost the Somerton and Frome by-election to the Liberal Democrats. Sky News - Published on July 19, 2023
Lib Dems ask committee to consider 'withdrawal' of Boris Johnson's honours list The Liberal Democrats have written to the government's Forfeiture Committee seeking to have Boris Johnson's honours list withdrawn. Sky News - Published on June 20, 2023	'Deniable' talks between Labour and Lib Dems will be taking place The Liberal Democrats and Labour will be having "serious, but deniable" conversations about what to do after the next election, according to Sir Vince Cable. Sky News - Published on May 10, 2023
Starmer refuses to rule out Lib Dem election deal Sir Keir Starmer has refused seven times to rule out doing a deal with the Liberal Democrats after the next election if Labour finds itself the biggest party at Westminster but short of an overall.. Sky News - Published on May 9, 2023	'No end in sight' for sewage dumps as figures show year-on-year increase There were 3,275 sewage dumps in Britain last year, according to data uncovered by the Liberal Democrats. Sky News - Published on April 12, 2023
Lib Dem leader vows to steal Tory and Labour votes at local elections Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has vowed to steal votes from Labour and the Conservatives at the local elections - as he launched his campaign by driving a tractor through blue hay bales. Sky News - Published on March 29, 2023	Brexit is 'elephant in the room' and UK must Tear down 'Tory' trade barriers, say Lib Dems Britain must "tear down the Conservatives' trade barriers" with Europe if the economy is to prosper again, the Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has warned. Sky News - Published on March 19, 2023
Lib Dem leader and ex-cabinet minister among MPs 'avoiding taxes' on second jobs Two dozen MPs since 2016 have been paid for second jobs through personal service companies they have set up, a Sky News investigation has found. Sky News - Published on January 12, 2023	Lib Dems call for £3bn mortgage protection fund to help families with 'Tory property premium' The Liberal Democrats have called for the creation of a £3bn mortgage protection fund to assist families who are seeing their repayments soar. Sky News - Published on November 6, 2022
Lib Dems call for parliament to be recalled to pass bill scrapping rise in energy price cap The Liberal Democrats are demanding parliament be recalled from its summer recess to pass a law to scrap impending hikes in energy prices. Sky News - Published on August 9, 2022	Liberal Democrats win Tiverton and Honiton by-election to take Tory seat Liberal Democrat Richard Foord has won the Tiverton and Honiton by-election, taking the seat which the Tories had held with a majority of more than 24,000. Sky News - Published on June 23, 2022
Counting under way as PM faces nervy night with Labour and Lib Dems aiming for by-election victories Polls have closed in the by-elections being held in Wakefield and Tiverton and Honiton and the counting of votes is under way. Sky News - Published on June 23, 2022	Big test for Lib Dems as they attempt to come out of wilderness and take Tory seats The sun is blazing in Taunton and Lib Dem leader Ed Davey has his shirt sleeves rolled up as he leaflets in the Blue Wall town of Somerset. Sky News - Published on June 21, 2022
'A fish rots from its head': Lib Dem leader attacks PM saying Tories 'dragging feet' over accused MP The Liberal Democrat leader has claimed that Boris Johnson bears responsibility for a rotten political culture and that Tories are "dragging their feet" over rape claims against an MP. Sky News - Published on May 19, 2022	Crumbs of comfort for Johnson and rays of hope for Starmer - but Lib Dems the clear winners These local elections were billed as the acid test for Boris Johnson. Sky News - Published on May 6, 2022
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Liberal Democrats (UK)

British political party

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