Radical Association

Public statement on the cancellation of the leadership Q&A event

Regrettably, the executive of the Radical Association feel it has become necessary to issue a public statement on the events which led to the cancellation of the planned Q&A event with the candidates in the 2020 Lib Dem leadership election.

TV Licenses: How can we justify criminalising people for living in poverty?

Jasmine Joséphine Sakura-Rose writes about the experience of growing up in a family facing the threat of being criminalised for being unable to afford a TV license.

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.