Latest UK News
The Fight of our Lives
Ed Davey's Leaders' Speech to Autumn Conference Speech 2026
ED
22 Sep 2026
National News from the Liberal Democrats
Cost of living
Cutting income tax to tackle the cost-of-living crisis
The Liberal Democrats will take 2.5 million people out of paying income tax altogether by raising the tax-free personal allowance to £15,000.
22 Sep 2026
Farming & Food
Feeding Britain: A Food Security Emergency
The Liberal Democrats are standing up for British farmers, protecting our countryside, and taking decisive action to secure affordable, locally grown food for generations to come.
SD
22 Sep 2026
Environment & Nature
Restoring our Waters: Britain's Water Company Crisis
The Liberal Democrats are standing up for billpayers, protecting our waterways, and demanding a water system that serves the public interest.
TF
22 Sep 2026
Environment & Nature
Britain’s Wildfire Crisis
Following the UK's hottest summer on record, escalating heatwaves and severe droughts have triggered catastrophic blazes across the country, damaging delicate ecosystems and destroying homes.
PH
21 Sep 2026
Health, Care & the NHS
Supporting People to Age Well
Supporting people to age well and maintain their independence is better for them and common-sense for the NHS. The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to fix social care, protect our NHS, and ensure everyone can age well in their own home and community.
AB
21 Sep 2026
Health, Care & the NHS
A Liberal Vision for Primary Healthcare
Liberal Democrat members have renewed our commitment to fix the front door of the NHS, restore patient choice, end dental deserts, and ensure preventative care is accessible before health problems turn into emergencies.
HM
21 Sep 2026
Home Affairs
Introducing Anti-SLAPP Legislation
Liberal Democrats believe nobody should be able to use vast sums of money to silence legitimate public scrutiny. Our new policy calls for comprehensive, universal anti-SLAPP legislation to uphold media freedom and defend equal access to justice.
JBF
21 Sep 2026