New Lib Dem spokespersons team announced
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 »
Ed Davey
Ed Davey was the Liberal Democrat MP for Kingston and Surbiton 1997-2015 and served as a Cabinet minister during the Coalition government. He regained his seat in 2017.
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Welcome to my email digest for news from the Liberal Democrats in London, combining official news stories from the region with those from London Assembly member Caroline Pidgeon and the London Lib Dem MPs. … Read the full post »
“My decision not to stand now to be Leader of our party is a difficult one, but it is rooted in my family” – Ed Davey
Somewhat to most people’s surprise (including my own), Lib Dem MP Ed Davey has decided not to run for party leader. … Read the full post »
Lib Dem leadership latest: Cable in, Lamb out, Davey considering
In an article for The Guardian, Norman Lamb has announced he is not in the running to be the next Liberal Democrat leader. … Read the full post »
Vince Cable’s leadership election pitch shows both his strength and a possible weakness
The widespread round of media coverage earlier today for Vince Cable’s announcement that he is running to be the next leader of the Liberal Democrats shows one of his main strengths – the immediate media interest and credibility he can bring to the role. … Read the full post »
New Lib Dem Shadow Cabinet and new Welsh Lib Dem leader
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” – Tim Farron
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 »
How many Liberal Democrat MPs are there?
Following the 2017 general election, there are twelve Liberal Democrat MPs. … Read the full post »
Five ex-Lib Dem MPs in the news today as standing in general election
Very welcome news from Vince Cable: with a snap general election, he’s standing for Parliament again in his former Twickenham constituency. … Read the full post »
The smart Lib Dem strategy in Copeland is to be willing to put off voters
There is a significant opportunity for the Liberal Democrats in the Copeland Parliamentary by-election – if the party leaves aside its usual campaigning instincts. … Read the full post »