The party will pursue a foreign policy with gender equality at its heart, focusing on women's economic inclusion, education, reproductive rights, ending FGM and eradicating sexual violence in conflict.
“Pursue a foreign policy agenda with gender equality at its heart, focusing on: The transformation of the position of wom…”
The party will fund genuine development partnerships rooted in local needs and mutual respect.
“Funding genuine partnerships that are rooted in local needs and developed on grounds of mutual respect.”
The party will ensure the UK maintains the world's highest environmental standards.
“Making sure that the UK has the highest environmental standards in the world.”
The party will review the cancelled northern HS2 leg to determine if it can be delivered cost-effectively or if alternatives exist.
“Reviewing the Conservatives' cancellation of the northern leg of HS2 to see if it can still be delivered in a way that p…”
This election is our chance to win the change our country desperately needs.
Every vote for the Liberal Democrats is a vote to elect a strong local champion who will fight for a fair deal for you and your community.
A fair deal where everyone can afford a decent home somewhere safe and clean –
with a comfortable retirement when the time comes.
A fair deal where every child can go to a good school and have real opportunities to fulfil their potential.
A fair deal where everyone can get the high-quality healthcare they need, when they need it and where they need it.
That is the fair deal the Liberal Democrats are fighting for.
In so many ways, things in our country are broken.
The economy, the National Health Service, the climate, the housing market – all are in crisis after years of Conservative neglect.
Schools are crumbling
and clean rivers seem a thing of the past.
The Conservatives have wrecked our relationship with our nearest neighbours in Europe,
and our political system is simply not fit for purpose.
Millions of people feel powerless and excluded.
It doesn’t have to be this way.
Britain has overcome big challenges before and we can do it again now.
For more than 150 years, Liberals and Liberal Democrats have led the fight for a fair, free and open society:
championing free trade,
introducing the state pension and free school meals, laying the foundations of the welfare state and the NHS,
legalising same-sex marriage,
and taking urgent action to tackle the climate emergency.
Today, our fair deal would give everyone the power to make the most of their potential,
and real freedom to decide how they live their lives.
It would call the over-powerful to account.
Everyone deserves the chance to get on in life, see their hard work properly rewarded and realise their hopes for the future.
Businesses and entrepreneurs should be supported to create worthwhile jobs in every part of the UK.
bring down energy bills
and create clean, secure, well-paid new jobs.
We will support entrepreneurs,
back small businesses,
We will make Britain a world leader in the new infrastructure, businesses and technologies needed to tackle climate change.
We will manage the public finances with the utmost care and responsibility.
and tear down the Conservatives’ damaging barriers to trade.
Everyone should receive the care they need when they are ill or frail, and a helping hand when they fall on tough times.
A strong NHS – open to all, regardless of wealth – gives people the freedom they need to live their lives as they choose.
Every child deserves the best possible start in life.
We know that education is the best possible investment in our country’s future.
and fixing social care
free school meals for all children in poverty,
and a dedicated mental health professional in every school.
Everyone should be able to enjoy the benefits of our wonderful natural environment, and our children should inherit the future they deserve.
We must act now – locally, nationally and globally.
The UK can lead the world with innovation and ingenuity, while boosting the economy
and enhancing everyone’s quality of life.
and invest in clean energy, transport and industry.
and tackle toxic air pollution.