Alistair Carmichael was elected Liberal Democrat MP for Orkney and Shetland in 2001.
Following news of his plan to vote for Theresa May’s Brexit deal, Lib Dem MP Stephen Lloyd has decided to resign the party’s whip in the House of Commons. … Read the full post »
The latest Liberal Democrat TV film (Party Political Broadcast, or PPB), is really two. First, a new one about the party’s vision for Britain, showing how there’s more to the party’s new messaging than simply the Demand Better slogan. … Read the full post »
A further twist to the controversial vote on Europe this week: it turns out that although Jo Swinson was, very reasonably, on maternity leave and paired, the Conservative she was paired with broke the pair and voted. … Read the full post »
With a close and controversial vote on Europe last night in the House of Commons, the absence of three Liberal Democrat MPs have raised more eyebrows than a complete back catalogue of Roger Moore appearances. … Read the full post »
Announcing the new Lib Dem spokespersons team, which features two former leaders in the form of Tim Farron and Ming Campbell, current party leader Vince Cable said… … Read the full post »
Following the general election and pending the election of a new party leader, Tim Farron has announced a new line-up for the Liberal Democrat Shadow Cabinet. … Read the full post »
Theresa May promised strong and stable leadership. She has brought weakness and uncertainty. If she has an ounce of self-respect she will resign. … Read the full post »
Surrey councillor Christine Elmer said she found it “impossible to be a member of the Conservative party” and had joined the the Lib Dems. … Read the full post »
Following the 2017 general election, there were twelve Liberal Democrat MPs but this fell to eleven after one resigned the party whip. … Read the full post »
The government is failing to honour the promises made by Brexit campaigners during the European referendum campaign. … Read the full post »