The English Party Assembly
The Primary Governing Body of the Liberal Democrats in England.
What is the English Party Assembly?
The English Party Assembly is the Primary Governing Body for The Liberal Democrats in England and its members. In the Party structure, it sits below Federal Conference and above the English Party Board. It is responsible for all major constitutional and rule changes affecting the membership.
Why does the English Party Assembly exist?
The English Party Assembly exists to pool the resources of the 11 English Regional Parties and the English Young Liberals where appropriate in order to maximise their effectiveness, secure good practice throughout the Party in England and reduce wasteful duplication.
When does the English Party Assembly Meet?
The English Party Assembly meets at least once a year. One such meeting shall constitute the Annual General Meeting of the Liberal Democrats in England to which an annual report and the accounts of the Liberal Democrats in England shall be presented
Who is the Chair of the English Party Assembly?
The Chair of the English Party Assembly is directly elected by members of the Party in England for a period of three years.
Baroness Caroline Pidgeon is the current Chair. Elections will be held in autumn 2026 where a new Chair will be elected for the remainder of the term, until the end of 2028.