The Liberal Democrats in England

The Liberal Democrats in England is a federation of 11 Regional Parties, together with the Young Liberals, who are the youth and student wing of the Liberal Democrats.

The English Council

The English Council is the governing body of the Liberal Democrats in England, and is a federation of the eleven Regions of England and the Young Liberals. Each of the eleven Regions of England, and the Young Liberals, elect representatives proportionate to the number of members they have to the English Council. 

For more information about the English Council, its structures, its work and its members and when it meets, click on the button below.

The English Council Executive

The English Council Executive meets about 6 times a year to oversee the day-to-day management of the English Party between Council Meetings. At the first Executive of the year, both of the Vice-Chairs and Treasurer are elected, as well as the directly elected members for any of its four sub-committees:

  • English Finance & Administration Committee (EFAC) which is chaired by the Treasurer
  • Regional Parties Committee (RPC) which is chaired by the Vice-Chair.
  • English Candidates Committee (ECC)
  • English Policy Committee (EPC)

To find out more information about the English Council Executive, including its current membership and the committees it has to enable it to deliver its remit, please click on the button below.

The Regions of England

To find out more about the Liberal Democrats in your region, or the English Young Liberals, please click on the links below.

UK Lib Dem news

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International Affairs

Taking on Trump

Only the Liberal Democrats will stand up to Trump, invest in the UK’s security, support Ukraine, hold back Russia, deepen our ties with European and commonwealth partners, and stand up for liberal, British values.

CM
22 Mar 2025
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LGBT+

Free To Be Who You Are

As liberals, we believe that true equality is achieved when individuals are not only free from prejudice and discrimination, but also free to fulfil their potential. So fighting for LGBTQ+ rights is not a choice Liberals make.

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22 Mar 2025
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Latest UK News

Making Britain a science superpower

The Liberal Democrats' bold plan to restore UK leadership in science and innovation will drive investment, boost global collaboration, and ensure technology benefits everyone, not just the privileged few.

VC
22 Mar 2025
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