Radical Association

Radical Association Statement: Defections to the Liberal Democrats

There has recently been widespread speculation that some politicians are considering defecting to the Liberal Democrats. We of course welcome the prospect of strengthening the Parliamentary Party, but believe that it is absolutely necessary that any prospective defector should hold beliefs compatible with Liberal Democrat principles, as expressed in the preamble to our constitution.

The Radical Interviews - Jo Swinson!

Here's the second of our two leadership contest interviews, the much awaited "Swinterview" in which we sent James Baillie to ask deputy leader Jo Swinson questions on the issues that matter to radical Lib Dems.

The Radical Interviews - Ed Davey!

In the first of our two leadership contest interviews, we sent James Baillie to catch up with Sir Ed Davey to ask a range of questions on matters important to radical liberals and Lib Dems.

Using tech to reform the party's disciplinary process - April Preston

April Preston: Last Spring, I spoke against our party’s disciplinary motion, “Our party aims to be agents of change and we do so by producing progressive policy’, I nervously spluttered, my first ever time speaking in that bright-light yet mustardy stage-space. So it is a natural progression then, that this Autumn conference I have submitted my first ever amendment.

Lib Dem Conference Briefing Autumn 2018

Our motions, events and policy briefing for Lib Dem Autumn Conference 2018.

Radical Association calls for rethink on immigration policy paper

The Radical Association are urging members to call for a rethink of the immigration policy paper being presented at Autumn Conference.