A Vision for Liberal Democrats
Developing a clearer liberal identity, deeper political purpose and a more compelling vision of the society the Liberal Democrats seek to build.
Overview
This project is about helping to define a clearer and more compelling vision for the Liberal Democrats: one that is rooted in liberal values, speaks to the everyday concerns of citizens, and explains more clearly the kind of society the party wants to build.
It brings together questions of identity, purpose and democratic renewal, and asks how modern liberalism can respond to growing public disillusionment, political insecurity and the wider challenge of populism. The aim is to contribute to a vision that is principled, relevant and easy to understand.
Events in this project
SLF Summer Conference 2025
At Summer Conference 2025, the SLF was pleased to bring together key Liberal Democrats and independent leaders on political issues, including:
- Daisy Cooper MP, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats
- Lord Pack, Liberal Democrat Party President
- Olly Glover MP, Transport Select Committee member
- Prof. John Curtice, Political Scientist and Pollster
- Sunder Katwala, Director of British Future
- Luke Tryl, Director of More in Common
Autumn Conference 2025
The SLF hosted our pre-conference dinner with keynote speaker Roz Savage MP, speaking to SLF members about the importance of a distinct vision for the Liberal Democrats.
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Spring Conference 2026
The SLF brought together leading voices from across some of the largest and most influential organisations within the party to discuss how liberalism can respond to populism. Speakers included:
- (Chair) Cllr Roger Hayes, Social Liberal Forum
- Pippa Heylings MP, Green Liberal Democrats
- Dr Mohsin Khan, Liberal Democrats Campaign for Race Equality and FPC
- Will Tennison, Young Liberals
- James Sandbach, Lib Dem Lawyers
- Gordon Lishman, John Stuart Mill Institute
Publications in this project
Citizens Britain
A publication exploring citizenship, belonging and the kind of society a liberal politics should seek to build.
Winning for Britain
A publication focused on how liberal values and political strategy can be translated into a more persuasive national offer.
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