A Liberal councillor who made LGBT+ history
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
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by Ed Davey
19 Nov 2025
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Trans Awareness Week
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
13 Nov 2025
Federal Party News
Josh Babarinde elected as the new President of the Liberal Democrats
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
12 Nov 2025
Local Lib Dem News
Better for Bucks, Better for You
Across Buckinghamshire, the Liberal Democrats have a plan Homes and Planning for local people Protect our environment - reduce...
16 Apr 2021
Our environmental pledge
The Liberal Democrats are committed to improving the environmental situation here in Bucks and every policy is underpinned by...
DB
6 Apr 2021
Gender equality
The Testimonies are powerful: "Lots of women I know have taken on the majority of the home schooling and housework as well as...
DB
15 Mar 2021
Supporting our Communities
Liberal Democrats have played a major part in the Covid response across our towns and villages. They have recruited...
14 Mar 2021
Green Belt is under threat from the Conservatives
Whatever they say in their leaflets, under the Conservative White Paper Planning for the Future, the green belt is under...
14 Mar 2021
Four major priorities for the Budget
People are struggling to make ends meet. We need: Small business recovery fund after lockdown Unpaid carers allowance increase...
3 Mar 2021