New directions….

The UK may have a new government, but what really has changed? And are people any more hopeful or optimistic about the future?

Xenophobic and ‘populist’ narratives are gaining traction in many countries, while the traditional left/right axis struggles to respond. Commentators are again talking of a crisis of liberal democracy.

There is something better, but it needs articulating and trumpeting!

Liberalism is a political philosophy going back 400 years.  It says every person should be valued, and no-one shall be crushed by the reach of the state, the clout of big business, or the norms and conventions of society.

Populists can never be appeased, but they don’t need to be. There just has to be a grounded offering that inspires and excites British citizens.

The Green Book, published in 2013, was an articulation of Liberal beliefs in a modern context, and the group behind it has got back together, and teamed up with LibDem Podcasts, to propose innovative, radical and robust solutions for the challenges of our times. You can listen to all the podcasts on this website and read summaries of the proposals they generated.

Latest podcast

Hope and Optimism

The panel discuss where liberals can find hope and optimism in the current political climate. This is part of the Green Book series and features Layla Moran MP, Baroness Lynne Featherstone, Professor Timothy Garton Ash and Chris Bowers.

Future debates

Keep an eye out for more debate and discussion.

Catch up on previous debates in our series here.

Also head to LibDem Voice where you can join the debate https://www.libdemvoice.org/