Liberal Democrats

The Liberal Democrats (Lib Dems) are a political party in the United Kingdom. Recent news highlights internal tensions and external policy pushes. Several Lib Dem MPs are reportedly frustrated with leader Ed Davey's cautious approach and perceived lack of a clear national message. Despite Davey leading the party to its best election result in a century in 2024, some MPs feel the party is underperforming. The Lib Dems are actively involved in various policy debates, including social care, special educational needs (SEND) rights, and foreign interference. They've called for an inquiry into hostile foreign state interference to include the US and urged Reform UK MPs to donate income from X to charities combating sexual exploitation. Davey has also defended the Lib Dems' presence on X, emphasizing the need for a "strong liberal voice" on social media. The party is also pushing its own plans to address issues like A&E waiting times.