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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Liberal Democrats

Jane Dodds has announced she will stand down as leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

Ahead of a speech to party members, Davey urged Liberal Democrats not to look away from injustice or "human dignity under attack" but to fight back.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

Others have similarly issued tributes, including leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey who said he still feels an "overwhelming mix of shock, grief and outrage".

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

The Conservatives took 7.2%, Reform UK 6.1% and the Liberal Democrats 5.8%.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 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 P. M. Hough

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