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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Labour follow fairly closely with 206 councillors remaining in office, the Liberal Democrats have 81 councillors, Greens have 39, and Reform have 26.

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Kent County Council has informed group leaders of the Liberal Democrats, Greens, Labour, Conservatives and Independent Reformers that their joint complaint was rejected.

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The Liberal Democrats say they are calling on the administration to explain the delay.

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"The Liberal Democrats will stand up for the millions of Londoners who love this city and its values and ensure London is a better place for everyone."

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The Liberal Democrats are even bolder, with Berman suggesting a haul of between five and 10 seats.

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