The Lib Dems have urged Boris Johnson’s government to close a loophole which peers fear would let illegal cash from Russia and other parts of the world into the UK.
Bid to force Boris Johnson to act thrown out – despite charities warning youngsters are in danger as they are forced to turn to smugglers.
Ian Blackford and Sir Ed Davey say extension will allow governments focus on Covid-19
Former Tory Deputy Prime Minister Michael Heseltine says he will not vote for the Conservative Party in the European elections on Thursday.
Pro-EU parties, including the Liberal Democrats, the Greens and the Independent Group, will not form pacts or alliances at the forthcoming EU elections, hoping to use the poll as a “soft referendum” to show a surge in support for remain.
Liberal Democrat policy to revoke Article 50 is ‘natural stance’ for stopping Brexit, Guy Verhofstadt says
13/09/2019
The European parliament’s Brexit coordinator Guy Verhofstadt has hailed the new Liberal Democrat policy to revoke Article 50 as the “natural stance” for any party committed to stopping Brexit.
Lib Dems' Sir Vince Cable asks members of new Independent Group for support.
Former deputy prime minister Lord Heseltine has had the Tory whip suspended after saying he would vote Liberal Democrat at the European elections, a Conservative spokesman said.
Liberal Democrat and Labour MEPs have taken up committee jobs in ‘huge vote of confidence’.
Deputy leader says general election victory is much more likely than it has been in the past.
Unite to Remain: the full list of 60 seats targeted in tactical voting pact between Lib Dems, Plaid Cymru and Greens
07/11/2019
A similar deal delivered Brecon and Radnorshire to the Lib Dems, with organisers hoping to maximise anti-Brexit votes
No, it isn't the usual sort of language we would use in a political document, but let's be honest: these are not usual times. / ‘Bollocks to Brexit’. That’s the slogan on the front of the Lib Dem’s manifesto, which is officially launched this evening in east London.
'Our manifesto sets out a clear and positive vision for the UK within the EU, and we can achieve it by stopping Brexit'. / Vince Cable's Liberal Democrats are to launch their European elections campaign manifesto today under the blunt slogan: "Bollocks to Brexit".
Plaid Cymru's Adam Price says parties have to put the national interest first.
Change UK: European election candidate David Macdonald quits to support Liberal Democrats
15/05/2019
'If things continue as they are the remain vote will split in Scotland', he says. / One of Change UK's lead European election candidates has quit to back the Liberal Democrats over concerns the new party could split the Remain vote in the upcoming contest.
Lib Dems would revoke Article 50 and cancel Brexit immediately if they won election, Jo Swinson says
10/09/2019
The party backs a second referendum but Ms Swinson said if she was PM she would be prepared to stop Brexit straight away.
Commons bid to force ministers to negotiate continued access for UK students is defeated by Tories.
Labour and Tories prefer one-on-one format, which would mean no place for Jo Swinson’s party.
Voters are punishing Labour for its Brexit 'fudge', angry MPs warn Corbyn after shock election losses
03/05/2019
Big swings from Labour to pro-EU Liberal Democrats and Greens prove need to guarantee new referendum, Labour leader told - but he insists 'a deal has to be done'.
Delegates at annual conference agree to revoke article 50 if party wins election.
Brexit is contributing to a serious brain drain in UK universities, say the Liberal Democrats, after it emerged that almost 11,000 EU academics had left since the 2016 referendum.
Plaid Cymru, Liberal Democrats and the Greens have agreed a pro-EU electoral pact in 11 of the 40 seats in Wales, BBC Wales has been told.
Where do the Lib Dems stand on rejoining the EU? That is the question they need to answer if they are ever to find their way out of the post-Brexit wilderness.
David Macdonald says he is ‘doing the unprecedented’ to shore up the remain vote. / The top Change UK choice in Scotland for this week’s European elections has written an open letter to his fellow party candidates urging them to consider following his lead and voting for the Liberal Democrats or other remain parties.
This Brexit built on lies can't be undone, but the new prime minister has a chance to minimise the damage.