26 Aug 2019
The LibDem Party in Parliament
Liberal Democrats have elected 72 Members of Parliament at the 2024 General Election. This is a record result for the party.
Liberal Democrats are now the third-biggest party in the House of Commons.
More than three-and-a-half million people voted Liberal Democrat in this election.
Help us to build the LibDem voice for the future - we need volunteers, money and supporters.
If you want to help - please contact Martin Griffiths email
Please join The Hastings & Rye LibDem annual lunch which will take place at the Bannatyne Hotel, Battle Road, Hastings TN38 8EA on Sunday 24th November at 12.30 for a 13.00 sit down meal.
Stephen Lloyd, the former LibDem MP for Eastbourne has kindly agreed to be our guest speaker. Stephen was the MP for Eastbourne from 2010 to 2015 and 2017 to 2019. His front bench roles included Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Northern Ireland, the DWP and in the coalition government, as PPS to the Environment Secretary.
News: Hastings & Rye Liberal Democrats offer to the Green Party
Hastings & Rye Liberal Democrats make a public offer of co-operation to the Green Party, ahead of the 2020 Borough elections
2 Jul 2019
Event: What Is A Liberal?
Event: "What is a Liberal?" - Tuesday 2nd July 2019 at 7.00pm Are you interested in finding out more about what it means to be a Liberal?
27 Jun 2019
NEWSLETTER JUNE 2019
Catch up on all the latest Hastings and Rye Liberal Democrats local news & updates. Click here to see read the newsletter.
29 May 2019
Liberal Democrats Claim Laurels as Lead Remain Party in Hastings & Rye
Local Liberal Democrats joyfully took to social media on Sunday evening as the results for the European elections came in. Neck and neck with the Green Party in the Hastings only counting area, the Lib Dems won a clear second place in Rother District - four of whose wards are included in the Hastings & Rye parliamentary seat.
29 May 2019
Vince Cable is Standing Down as Liberal Democrat Leader
Able Cable As previously announced, Vince Cable is standing down as Liberal Democrat leader, ending his time on an unexpected high. Not only brilliant local election results but also - if the polls are right - with the Liberal Democrats outpolling the Conservatives in a national election for the first time since 1906 (insert joke about how that is before even Vince was born). Perhaps even also outpolling Labour.
28 May 2019
UK Lib Dem news
Economy & Business
Giving communities more power over their local economies
Our market system should balance businesses’ needs and the rights and freedoms of workers.
LD
14 Sep 2024
Latest UK News
Hatred will never divide us
The last ten days have been immensely difficult for our country.
ED
8 Aug 2024
Health, Care & the NHS
Lib Dems call for new laws on GP appointments and cancer care in King’s Speech
After years of neglect, the top priority of the incoming Labour government should now be to save our health and care services.
16 Jul 2024