🍻 Pint Sized Politics is Back! 🍻 

It’s time to dust off your thinking caps and your pint glasses — because another round of Pints and Politics is brewing!

Here’s what you need to know:
📅 Date: Wednesday 29th October
📍 Venue: The Mallard, Calne Road, Lyneham, SN15 4PL
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM sharp(ish)
🗣 Topic: Digital ID cards 🪪 – what are they, why do they matter, and should we be worried or excited?

Bring your questions, your opinions, and your thirst (for knowledge and beer). Whether you’re all for digital IDs, have serious concerns, or are just curious, come along for an evening of fierce yet friendly debate.

See you there — the first round of ideas is on you 🍺

Let us know you're coming!

Why does it feel like we’re getting poorer while billionaires increase their wealth to record levels?
Why are so many people in Leicestershire experiencing financial hardship?

Liberal Democrats Leicester invite two expert speakers to talk us through these issues.
We’ll hear from Rachel English, Associate Professor at the University of Leicester School of Business, who will unpack the impact of Brexit and trade tariffs on consumers and companies. Beth Kamunge-Kpodo, Lecturer in Law at Leicester Law School, will share her expert knowledge of food justice and international protections for those facing food poverty. Finally, Councillor Michael Mullaney (Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council) will connect these issues to Liberal Democrat values and policy responses.

This public lecture, organised by Liberal Democrats Leicester, is open to the wider community as well as Party members and supporters.

On-site parking is available and the venue is fully accessible.

Are you currently in 1st or 2nd place? Then squeeze should be a crucial part of your campaigning. Come along to this session and learn what squeeze camapigning is and how to use it

Come along to our Advice Clinic and speak to our Digital Best Practice Officer Alisha Lewis about any questions you might have about your Digital Campaigns!

Join us for an evening power hour as we recruit new volunteers and build our support ahead of local elections next year.

Meeting on the corner of Sedgwick Road and Leyton High Road. Contact is Arran Angus on 07805 331865.

The Mole Valley and Reigate and Banstead Liberal Democrats are hosting a quiz night at the The Red Lion in Betchworth!

£20 per person, if you have a team already sorted out (max of 8 people) - that’s great! But don't worry if not, we will help you sort this out on the night. Email bradley.nelson@molevalleylibdems.co.uk to let us know.

Ticket includes buffet curry (incl veggie option).

6.30pm arrival; 7pm buffet; 8.30pm quiz starts; 10pm finish

Raffle tickets at £5 per strip of 5

Join us for the next edition of the popular Beveridge Club: 72 MPs - so now what?

After winning a record number of seats at the last General Election, we look at where the Liberal Democrats can go next.

Drawing on public opinion insights from polling and focus groups, we'll take an exclusive deep dive into how the party can grow their electoral coalition, the impact of Reform's rise and what lies ahead as we enter an era of five party politics.

Our speakers are expert pollster Chris Annous and Carshalton & Wallington MP Bobby Dean.

Tickets are free of charge, although you are welcome to make a donation to help cover the cost of holding events like this if you would like to.

Come along for a relaxed evening of political chat (and a pint!) with fellow members, supporters and councillors. A great chance to share your ideas and hear the latest on our local campaigns.

Across Buckinghamshire we held off Reform in this year’s Local Elections. But we cannot afford to be complacent. They are pouring money into campaigning across the UK. And disgracefully, the media are cheering them on.

Come and hear from legendary Lib Dem campaigner Shaun Roberts, about how the Liberal Democrats can take the fight for UK’s future to Farage and Reform. 

Shaun is the Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group in Central Bedfordshire and is a former Director of Campaigns at Lib Dem HQ.

This event is open to both Liberal Democrat members, supporters and friends of the Party. 

There will be a cash bar and a top notch raffle!

Nibbles on arrival.

The following hot choices will be available for the main course. When you book please give an indication of your preference. This is to help the caterers when planning the buffet. Please let us know if you have any additional dietary requirements.

• Chicken Curry with rice, poppadum and chutney
• Lasagne with garlic bread and mixed salad
• Vegan/Vegetarian Chilli rice, nachos and sour cream on the side
• Chip portions for all choices

Desserts - Chocolate Fudge Cake, Strawberry Gateaux, Vanilla Cheesecake, Victoria Sponge Cake, Cheese & Biscuits

Tea and Coffee

 We look forward to seeing you there

If you have any dietary requirements then please email mariaturner58@aol.co.uk

Join us for our annual Chilli Night on Friday 31st October - with guest speaker Nigel Edwards

Nigel Edwards was Chief Executive of the Nuffield Trust from 2014 until 2023, when he joined PPL - an award winning social enterprise management consultancy in health, local and central government, and civil society - as a senior advisor.

Nigel’s career has been spent in health service management and health policy, focusing particularly on innovation and change in the delivery of health services in the UK and internationally.  After PPE at Oxford, he was an NHS management trainee, going on to work at hospital and regional level.

He has since worked for the King’s Fund, KPMG’s global practice and the NHS Confederation where he was Director of Policy and later Chief Executive.

Nigel’s work and interests are wide ranging, from the development and implementation of new models of service delivery at the front line to wider health care policy in the UK and internationally. He works regularly with the World Health Organization and has advised on health service reform in a number of countries including Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Ukraine, Azerbaijan and Iraq.

Nigel is a regular contributor to the BMJ, a well-known conference speaker and a widely quoted media commentator with a strong Twitter following.  He is an honorary visiting professor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, where he worked as Director of the London Health Economics Consortium from 1992 to 1999. 

The event will take place from 7:30pm at St Luke's Church on Victoria Road. 

Tickets are £28 - with vegan and spicy and non-spicy options available. There is also a £15 offer for Student. Tickets also include a dessert.

I look forward to seeing you at the event 

With the Senedd Election just 6months away Jane Dodds MS, Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats will be joining us for a day of delivery and canvassing.

We won't have an HQ that day, and will keep in touch with teams via text. 

Confirmed speakers:-

Clive Jones MP 

Cllr Martin Tod - Mayoral Candidate for Hampshire & The Solent

Lord Mike German

Zoe Franklin MP

In person hustings for Lib Dem President & Vice-President candidates. If you'd like to submit a question, please note these need to be on the categories:-

• Party Strategy
• The role of the President / Vice-President
• Local / party body concerns

SUBMIT A QUESTION

Stalls booked (more to come):-

• Lib Dem Image
• ALDC - Association of Lib Dem Councillors & Campaigners
• LDEA - Lib Dem Education Association
• LDFP - Lib Dem Friends of Palestine 
• Lib Dem Friends of Hong Kong

So stock up on all your Lib Dem wares, policy debates, our AGM and the much sought after campaign surgeries with your regional staff. 

Watch this space! 

If you're coming by train, get the no. 14 bus at Reading station, (alight at The Chequers).

🌟 Don’t miss the Devon & Cornwall political event of the year!

Join us in the heart of Plymouth for a high-energy weekend packed with big-name speakers, top-level training, networking opportunities, and a sparkling Gala Dinner. 

All hosted at the Copthorne Hotel — just minutes from bus and rail stations with plenty of parking and discounted rooms available for delegates. (To be booked directly with the hotel).

📅 Conference Programme

• Saturday 1 Nov – Registration 9:30am · Sessions 10am–5pm · Regional AGM 5pm · Gala Dinner 7:30pm
• Sunday 2 Nov – Sessions 09:30am–12:30pm

☕ Included for all delegates

• Tea & coffee is included.
• Saturday lunch (for those booking full weekend or Saturday tickets.)

🏨 Stay where the action is
Book discounted overnight rooms at the Copthorne and make the most of the weekend. (To be booked directly with the hotel.)

✨ Highlights you won’t want to miss 🎤 Confirmed speakers (with more to come!):

• Lord Mark Pack – President of the Party
• Caroline Voaden MP (South Devon)
• Andrew George MP (St Ives)
• Cllr Hilary Frank (Saltash)
• Richard Foord MP (Honiton & Sidmouth)
• Cllr Penny Lewis - Chair of Devon and Cornwall Liberal Democrats.
• Martin Wrigley MP (Newton Abbot)
• Cllr Ruth Gripper (Truro and Falmouth)
• Steve Darling MP (Torbay)
• Miss Lottie Wilson - Chair of Devon and Cornwall Young Liberals.
• Stuart Roberts – Farmer & Agriculture Commentator
• Cllr Leigh Frost – Leader, Cornwall Council
• Cllr Julian Brazil – Leader, Devon County Council
• Richard Cole – ALDC
• Presentation from Devon & Cornwall’s Young Liberal Democrats
• Training from the Party’s top professional staff, including the Association of Liberal Democrat Councillors and the Media Directorate

📖 The full programme will be released soon — but places are limited, so book now to secure your spot!

Please note that the Devon & Cornwall Liberal Democrats AGM is being held at 5pm on Saturday 1st November as part of the conference. Members are able to register to attend the AGM free through the appropriate ticket option. A separate conference pass is not required to attend the AGM.

Saturday 1st November, Doors open at 9.30 am with a 10 am start 
Includes 

Training, Policy Motions, Speakers and Debates 
It will also include the Yorkshire and the Humber Liberal Democrats AGM

Full Details of the Conference agenda will be published online at www.yorkshirehumberlibdems.org.uk and emailed to all delegates. 

If you have any questions, please email info@yorkshirehumberlibdems.org.uk or call Brendan Stubbs on 07473845763

Join council leaders, councillors and members for discussion, debate, training and election preparation.

The agenda includes guest speaker Tom Morrison MP, reports from regional party officers, training, debate and policy discussions. 

Conference registration includes tea and coffee, and a copy of the final agenda (to be published shortly).

There is a post conference social event between 5pm and 7pm (location TBC).

Exhibitors and policy motions are welcome, to enquire or if you have any questions, please get in touch: contact@eastmidslibdems.uk

Join us to defeat the main opposition on Kingston Council on Saturday 1st of November! We will be meeting at Choi'ce cake & coffee, KT3 3NX, starting at 10am 4pm.

We only lost by 8 votes in in the last local elections, so every door knocked, every leaflet delivered counts in this ward!

With the Senedd Election just months away, join us for a day of action — delivering leaflets and running a stall at the Pontypridd Market. Every conversation and leaflet makes a difference, and we’d love your help. Whether you can give the whole day or just a session, you’ll be part of a team making real impact.

We’ll have rounds of leaflets ready to go throughout the day, along with morning and afternoon canvassing sessions. There will also be chances to help with speaking to people at the Market and do clerical work such as bundling leaflets.

We will be meeting at 10am outside the Blueberry Hotel, Market Street. Pontypridd CF37 2ST.

Being a 5 minute walk from the station and lots of local this is an ideal location for us all to meet.

To celebrate our fun day of activity we will head to Gato Lounge, which is just by the market, for drink and food after!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Join us for our street stall to talk to residents about our speeding survey. Meet at the corner of Station Road and High Street (by the war memorial) - we need volunteers to man the stall and hand out leaflets, or deliver leaflets to nearby streets. Lib Dem London Assembly Member Hina Bokhari will be joining us.

Please come and help us get the wonderful Dineke van den Bogerd and Jo Farrar-Astrop elected to the new East Surrey unitary council. We will be knocking doors seeking voting intention and helpers in the beautiful village of Brockham and the surrounding countryside. The event will start with coffee and briefing at the cafe. After the morning session, lunch will be available at The Grumpy Mole, also on Brockham Green and we will meet there around 1pm.