This week’s newsletter is a bit of a special edition, wrapping up a busy few days at the Liberal Democrat Conference in Brighton.
Last weekend I joined my colleagues, members and volunteers from across the party for the 2026 Liberal Democrat Conference in Brighton. Once again, we enjoyed glorious weather, as always seems to happen at our conferences...
The latest donation to Reform UK raises serious questions about the role of money in British politics... Last week, the assisted dying bill returned to the House of Commons.
Last Friday MPs voted against the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill by 286 to 270. On the face of it, that’s bizarre, because only last year the exact same MPs voted through the exact same proposal, which was then blocked in the House of Lords.
It was the first week back in parliament after summer recess. It was jam-packed, with the first PMQs from Andy Burnham, as well as extraordinary revelations from a new programme on the funding of Reform UK.
The time has come for a major reform of the way political parties are funded. The Representation of the People Bill, currently in Parliament, is a start.
Ed Davey's Leaders' Speech to Autumn Conference Speech 2026
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.
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.
By clamping down on illegal supply chains, holding tech platforms to account, and keeping our pavements safe for pedestrians, the Liberal Democrats are ensuring our towns and cities remain safe, accessible, and active.
The Liberal Democrats are standing up for billpayers, protecting our waterways, and demanding a water system that serves the public interest.
The Liberal Democrats are ready to establish the UK as a world leader in responsible, democratic AI - backing home-grown talent, protecting national security, and ensuring technology works for everyone.