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Liberal Democrats

British

plural noun

(in Britain) a political party with centrist policies; established in 1988 as the Social and Liberal Democrats when the Liberal Party merged with the Social Democratic Party; renamed Liberal Democrats in 1989

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By contrast, the Greens registered just £209,000 in private donations, with the Liberal Democrats declaring £2.2m.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

As for the other main parties, Tonge reckons it is "very difficult" to see where the Liberal Democrats or Green Party will feature.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

On Friday, the Liberal Democrats said councillor Jake Austin has been selected as its candidate.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Council leader Gareth Roberts says local voters backed the Liberal Democrats because of their record in power.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

The Liberal party counts three sections, the Old Liberals, the Radico-Liberals, and the Liberal Democrats.

From Dutch Life in Town and Country by Hough, P. M.

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