Commentary: Simon Jenkins Argues Lib Dems Must Champion Localism to Stay Relevant
In a Guardian column, Simon Jenkins writes that the Liberal Democrats should focus on deeper local democracy to carve out a distinct political identity.
In a Guardian column, Simon Jenkins writes that the Liberal Democrats should focus on deeper local democracy to carve out a distinct political identity.

Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey dismissed the agreement as a "pretend" win for Donald Trump, according to BBC News.

Sir Ed Davey blamed Donald Trump's war with Iran for pushing up fuel prices and damaging the UK economy.

Ed Davey's low profile masks a strategy aimed at building a parliamentary 'firewall' against Reform UK, with high stakes if it fails.

Concerns over Ed Davey's leadership of the Liberal Democrats eased following pledges made at the party's conference and his performance there.
The Liberal Democrat leader is expected to propose a nuclear-style non-proliferation approach to advanced AI.
Cartoonist Ben Jennings comments on the party's gathering, referencing leader Ed Davey.

Sir Ed Davey said his party would spend £600m a year on maternity services if in government, the BBC reported.
The party leader responded to a local councillor's claim that the Lib Dems are 'sleepwalking into irrelevance,' pointing to gains in MPs and councils, The Guardian reported.

Party leader Sir Ed Davey pledged £600m a year for maternity services if the Liberal Democrats formed a government, the BBC reported.
Jenner defeated rival Jason O'Connell by two votes to become the party's new head in the Senedd, according to the Guardian.

Sir Ed Davey said his party would commit £600m annually to maternity services if it were in government, according to the BBC.
The Guardian reported self-described moderates say Ed Davey's party offers a home as the Conservatives shift further right.
The £250m plan, unveiled at the party's conference, comes amid concerns that many voters are unaware of the Lib Dems' policies.
The proposal comes amid concern within Ed Davey's party that voters are unclear on its policies.

Julian Brazil tells the BBC that Ed Davey is not the right person to lead the party.

Deputy leader Daisy Cooper also proposed a Growth and Defence Partnership with the EU at her party's conference, the BBC reported.

Harrogate MP Tom Gordon argues devolution for the region should go beyond elected mayors, according to the BBC.

Babarinde says the Liberal Democrats must target big tech and cryptocurrency billionaires while redistributing power and money to the public, according to the Guardian.

Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey says his party is readying for an early poll and defends its strategy despite static ratings and internal MP frustrations