THIS EVENT IS ONLINE ONLY.

SLF are holding a series of events in 2025 looking at "What do the Liberal Democrats stand for" and "how can we recover the economy without resorting to more austerity".

We will be tackling these issues and more at this conference.

We are delighted to announce that Lisa Smart, MP for Hazel Grove, Christine Cheng from the Federal Policy Committee, Carl Cashman, leader of Liverpool Liberal Democrats, and Maggie Lishman, Deputy Leader of Burnley Council have agreed to speak at this event.

This event also includes the SLF AGM.

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Once you have registered you can click on the Zoom link we send you at anytime when you want to join us for this event.

Agenda

Session 1, 11:00 – 12:00, Annual General Meeting

This session will act as the SLF’s AGM, and include constitutional items we must attend to.

• Chair:
  • John Shreeve (SLF chair)

Session 2, 12:00 – 13:00, Has the International Order ended? How do we respond?

This session will focus on how the Liberal Democrats can offer a distinct vision for how we see the UK fit into the international order. It will include discussion on hard power and soft power, strengthening supply chains and our relationship with major international blocs including the US, China, Europe and non-aligned countries in BRICS.

• Chair:
  
  • Ulysse Abbate
• Speakers:
  • Phil Harris (Academic, industrialist)
  • Rowan Fitton (Young Liberals)
  • Christine Cheng (Federal Policy Committee)

13:00 – 14:00, Lunch

Session 3, 14:00 - 15:00, Panel - Home Office - the Liberal approach in the age of Reform.

• Chair:
  • Gordon Lishman
• Speakers:
  • Lisa Smart (MP for Hazel Grove)
  • Cllr Chris Northwood 
  • Iain Donaldson 

15:00 – 15:15, Break

Session 4, 15:15 – 16:45, Panel - Should the Liberal Democrats be the Community Champions? Is there a future in Community Politics?

This session will focus on how the Liberal Democrats can offer a distinct vision for our local communities. It will include discussion on local government, the balance between listening and directly representing constituents, and leading constituents in particular directions, and strengthening community politics and community cohesion.

• Chair:
  • Richard Younger-Ross

• Speakers:

• • Cllr Carl Cashman (Leader, Lib Dem group on Liverpool Council)
  • Cllr Maggie Lishman (Deputy leader of Burnley Council)

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