Liberal Democrats

The Explainer Despite early predictions of a close battle with Reform, Labour on course to win first electoral test for new PM

By The Week UK Published 30 July 26

The Explainer Limits on public funding open the door to influx of private wealth, with cryptocurrency adding a new complication to transparency

By The Week UK Published 26 July 26

Today's Big Question Fracturing of electorate ‘brings governability into question’ and ‘creates particular problems of democratic legitimacy’

By The Week UK Published 5 May 26

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By The Week UK Published 20 March 26

The Explainer Traditional parties refuse to hold formal talks with rivals but a quiet arrangement ‘makes sense’

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 5 January 26

Talking Point After winning their highest number of seats in 2024, can the Lib Dems marry ‘stunts’ with a ‘more focused electoral strategy’?

By The Week UK Published 28 September 25

Today's Big Question Leader Ed Davey is urged to drop the stunts and present a serious plan for the country

By The Week UK Published 22 September 25

Talking Point Passengers who play music on trains blasted as 'phenomenally rude', and 'thin end of the wedge' for decline of common courtesy

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 2 May 25

Today's Big Question 'Unprecedented fragmentation puts voters on a collision course with the electoral system'

By The Week UK Published 29 April 25

The Explainer Reform UK predicted to make large gains, with 23 councils and six mayoralties up for grabs

By The Week UK Last updated 29 April 25

Today's Big Question Tory leadership contest has moved to the right but a 'secret challenger' may lie in wait

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 10 October 24

In depth Labour and the Tories 'leave voters guessing over policy on tax and spending'

By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Last updated 4 July 24