Radical Association

Lib Dem Conference Briefing Autumn 2025

Our briefing on motions, policy and key votes at Lib Dem Autumn Conference 2025.

Why Liberalism needs to be Post-Capitalist

‘Post-capitalism’ and ‘Liberalism’ are words that few would ever put in the same sentence, let alone associate with each other. Yet, under a supposedly economically liberal capitalist model, we see poverty, suffering and injustice, all values opposed by our party.

From the Archive: Is Socialism Left?

"Is Socialism Left?" With the re-emergence of state socialism as a key doctrine on the left of UK politics, one of our board members looks at the often-overlooked Liberal discourse of challenging the left-wing credentials of authoritarian socialism.

Our Duty to be Easily Heard

How often have you heard someone claim not to know what the Liberal Democrats stand for? It is often common to hear complaints from Liberal activists (or indeed activists from other parties) that the electorate lacks a basic understanding of the issues.