Liberal Democrats

British  

plural noun

1. (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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Example Sentences

But under pressure from the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats, as well as dozens of Labour MPs, the government launched a public consultation on a ban in March.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 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

The files relating to Mountbatten-Windsor's trade envoy role were released by the government in response to a request by Sir Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

But in one leafy west London borough, a very different story unfolded, with the Liberal Democrats winning every seat in every ward at the latest local elections.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

The Liberals, Radicals, Liberal Democrats, and Socialists admitted women members to their political clubs and frequently consulted the women concerning the selection of candidates.

From The Modern Woman's Rights Movement A Historical Survey by Schirmacher, Kaethe