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The '''Liberal Democrats''', often known as the "'''Lib Dems'''", are a political party in the [[United Kingdom]]. They have traditionally occupied the centre of the political spectrum, between the [[Labour Party]] on the left and the [[Conservative Party]] on the right ("liberal" in British political parlance means "centrist" or "moderate" rather than "left-wing", as it does in the United States). They have also been described as "radical centre", a political philosophy of having no inherent bias towards the left or right wings, and attempting to resolve political policy and events by taking input and/or advice from all salient viewpoints, and being willing to at least consider radically different new policies, provided those policies are well thought-out and examined. At the present time, the party is seen as being moderately left-leaning.

The '''Liberal Democrats''', often known as the "'''Lib Dems'''", are a political party in the [[United Kingdom]]. They have traditionally occupied the centre of the political spectrum, between the [[Labour Party]] on the left and the [[Conservative Party]] on the right ("liberal" in British political parlance means "centrist" or "moderate" rather than "left-wing", as it does in the United States). They have also been described as "radical centre", a political philosophy of having no inherent bias towards the left or right wings – in reality, the party is strongly biased toward [[globalism]] and [[Europhile|Europhilia]].

The Liberal Democrats formed a coalition government with the [[Conservative Party]] from May 11, 2010 but this ended on May 7, 2015.  Until 14 Jun 2017 the Liberal Democrats were led by [[Tim Farron]].  The liberal-leftist [[Vince Cable]] was the only candidate for leadership and therefore is the new leader. In 2019, Cable announced his intention to retire and a leadership election is taking place. The result will be announced on July 23, 2019.

The Liberal Democrats formed a coalition government with the [[Conservative Party]] from May 11, 2010, but this ended on May 7, 2015.  Until 14 June 2017, the Liberal Democrats were led by [[Tim Farron]].  The liberal-leftist [[Vince Cable]] was the only candidate for leadership and therefore is the new leader. In 2019, Cable announced his intention to retire and a leadership election is taking place. Jo Swinson, who strongly opposes [[Brexit]] along with the rest of the party, was elected.<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (July 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/22/when-i-say-bollocks-to-brexit-i-mean-it-new-leader-of-liberal-democrats-vows-to-keep-britain-in-eu/ ‘When I say Bollocks to Brexit, I Mean it’: New Leader of Liberal Democrats Vows to Keep Britain In EU]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 22, 2019.</ref>

== History ==

== History ==

* [http://www.libdems.org.uk/ Official Liberal Democrats website]

* [http://www.libdems.org.uk/ Official Liberal Democrats website]

* [http://www.libdems.org.uk/our_manifesto.aspx Liberal Democrat Manefesto for 2010 General Election]

* [http://www.libdems.org.uk/our_manifesto.aspx Liberal Democrat Manefesto for 2010 General Election]

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