Liberal Democrats
Instant Opinion: ‘Lebanon’s worst enemy is its government’

Instant Opinion: ‘Lebanon’s worst enemy is its government’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 10 August
10 Aug 2020
Who are the candidates to become Liberal Democrat leader?

Who are the candidates to become Liberal Democrat leader?
Voting kicks off in July and the result will be announced in late August
25 Jun 2020
Who will be the next Liberal Democrat leader? The odds

Who will be the next Liberal Democrat leader? The odds
Layla Moran confirms her candidacy as party cancels its spring conference
12 Mar 2020
David Steel quits Lib Dems after critical report

David Steel quits Lib Dems after critical report
Inquiry says Lib Dem put ‘political expediency’ ahead of ‘child protection’
26 Feb 2020
Five election lessons for the Liberal Democrats

Five election lessons for the Liberal Democrats
Post-mortem begins after Jo Swinson’s party loses vital seats - including her own
16 Dec 2019
Live: General election Corbyn breaks post-election silence

Live: General election Corbyn breaks post-election silence
Follow the results live with The Week’s general election live blog
13 Dec 2019
General Election 2019: What is tactical voting?

General Election 2019: What is tactical voting?
Parties are showing a willingness to endorse voting pacts as Britain heads to the polls
12 Dec 2019

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General election 2019 latest: voting is under way

General election 2019 latest: voting is under way
The Week’s daily round-up of how the election campaign is unfolding
12 Dec 2019
Lib Dem manifesto: what are the party’s main policies?

Lib Dem manifesto: what are the party’s main policies?
Jo Swinson accuses Boris Johnson of ‘stoking hostility’ a day ahead of general election
11 Dec 2019
GE 2019 manifestos: what the main parties stand for

GE 2019 manifestos: what the main parties stand for
With just two days left before Britain votes, what are the party pledges?
10 Dec 2019
General Election 2019: opposition in tactical voting push

General Election 2019: opposition in tactical voting push
Cross-party alliance launches last-ditch bid to deprive Boris Johnson of majority
9 Dec 2019
What will happen to UK taxes after the general election?

What will happen to UK taxes after the general election?
The two main parties have unveiled plans to help households hold onto their cash
5 Dec 2019
Jo Swinson interview: did the Lib Dem leader survive?

Jo Swinson interview: did the Lib Dem leader survive?
Party leader grilled on her support for austerity cuts
5 Dec 2019
Do politicians keep their promises? The evidence

Do politicians keep their promises? The evidence
Citizens seem to have little faith that the policies parties endorse at the ballot box will ever come to fruition
2 Dec 2019
Instant Opinion: Tories ‘face backlash’ if victorious

Instant Opinion: Tories ‘face backlash’ if victorious
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 29 November
29 Nov 2019
Instant Opinion: Landslide ‘within Boris Johnson’s grasp’

Instant Opinion: Landslide ‘within Boris Johnson’s grasp’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Thursday 28 November
28 Nov 2019
What is a hung parliament - and what happens if we get one?

What is a hung parliament - and what happens if we get one?
Boris Johnson is confident of a majority, but as Theresa May knows, a snap election could trip him up
26 Nov 2019
Instant Opinion: How People’s Vote destroyed itself

Instant Opinion: How People’s Vote destroyed itself
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Thursday 21 November
21 Nov 2019
Is the General Election 2019 really all about Brexit?

Is the General Election 2019 really all about Brexit?
Polls offer new insight into what really matters to voters
20 Nov 2019
GE 2019: what are the party leaders pitching to businesses?

GE 2019: what are the party leaders pitching to businesses?
Labour, Tories and Lib Dems out to woo Britain’s biggest employers at CBI conference
18 Nov 2019
Instant Opinion: Farage pact ‘mixed blessing’ for Tories

Instant Opinion: Farage pact ‘mixed blessing’ for Tories
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 12 November
12 Nov 2019
How does a UK general election work?

How does a UK general election work?
What voters need to know before heading to the polls on 12 December
5 Nov 2019
General election TV debates: has Jo Swinson been sidelined?

General election TV debates: has Jo Swinson been sidelined?
Lib Dem leader brands her omission ‘sexist’
4 Nov 2019
Lib Dems hand Boris Johnson election plan B

Lib Dems hand Boris Johnson election plan B
Downing Street signals it may back Swinson’s plan for December poll
28 Oct 2019
Why the Lib Dems are being branded ‘Yellow Tories’

Why the Lib Dems are being branded ‘Yellow Tories’
Jo Swinson’s party angers Labour supporters over NHS privatisation vote
24 Oct 2019
Instant Opinion: Brexit is ‘necessary crisis’

Instant Opinion: Brexit is ‘necessary crisis’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 9 October
9 Oct 2019
Opposition leaders to seek earlier Brexit extension deadline

Opposition leaders to seek earlier Brexit extension deadline
Swinson seeks urgent action to bring forward Johnson’s request to EU
30 Sep 2019
Are the Lib Dems becoming more illiberal?

Are the Lib Dems becoming more illiberal?
Jo Swinson defends decision to admit another Tory defector, as members vote to revoke Article 50
16 Sep 2019
A guide to the party conference season

A guide to the party conference season
The autumn meetings will take place against a backdrop of Brexit chaos
10 Sep 2019
How to join a political party

How to join a political party
Nearly 40,000 new members joined the Conservative party to get a vote in the recent leadership election
16 Aug 2019
Will Remain infighting scupper national unity government?

Will Remain infighting scupper national unity government?
Tory rebels agree to meet Jeremy Corbyn despite Lib Dems saying they will not support Labour leader as caretaker
16 Aug 2019
Why has Sarah Wollaston joined the Liberal Democrats?

Why has Sarah Wollaston joined the Liberal Democrats?
Former Tory MP says move is best way for her to fight to stop Brexit
15 Aug 2019
Instant Opinion: By-election offers route to Lib Dem revival

Instant Opinion: By-election offers route to Lib Dem revival
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 2 August
2 Aug 2019
By-election result cuts Johnson’s majority to one

By-election result cuts Johnson’s majority to one
Lib Dems win comes as a significant blow to the new prime minister
2 Aug 2019