Young Liberals

DON’T LOSE YOUR VOTE!

You have until *23:59 TOMORROW* to register to vote - and until 5pm on WEDNESDAY 19TH to register for a postal vote if you can’t vote on 4th July.

Register now at gov.uk/register-to-vote

We are disappointed that Federal Board has decided not to go ahead with a full conference this autumn, against the recommendation of FCC.

Conference is a key opportunity for members to debate and shape the future of the party, and we should be aiming to motivate and inspire our members who will be working extremely hard in the run up to the election.

We hope that the Board and FCC will ensure that members are given sufficient opportunity to have their say at such a crucial time, including opportunities to scrutinise Party leaders.

Autumn Conference plans After extensive feedback from members, the Federal Board has agreed a plan for our Autumn Federal Conference.

Young Liberals are firm in our commitment to fighting for liberty, equality and acceptance for the whole LGBTQ+ community.

With LGBTQ+ rights going backwards across the world, is sadly still necessary.

We stand with all LGBTQ+ people in the UK and beyond

Tickets are on sale NOW for Young Liberals Summer Conference in London!

Join us from 16th-18th August for a weekend of policy, debate, training and networking!

Book now at www.youngliberals.uk/conference! 🔶🔶➕🌆

Young Liberals Conference returns to the big smoke for the first time since 2019 - join us in London from 16th-18th August 2024 for a weekend of policy, training and networking (and maybe even some special guests! 👀)
More at youngliberals.uk/conference

We’d like to wish Jewish communities in the UK and around the world a happy and peaceful Passover

Chag Pesach sameach!

With the rights and experiences of trans people under threat at home and around the world, Young Liberals would like to use to reaffirm our commitment to the protecting the rights of trans people, including trans youth, today and everyday.

Young Liberals would like to wish everyone celebrating a very happy Easter!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Young Liberals Conference in Sheffield!
We were delighted to see so many people coming for the first time, and we really hope you enjoyed.
Keep an eye out for the location of our next conference soon!
(PT: A photo of Young Liberals with Lib Dem candidate Shaffaq Mohammed at Young Liberals Conference)

Here are 4 of the policies we've passed at YL Conference this morning!
M2 - Medical Cannabis - No more waiting
M4 - Reforming Citizenship Education
M5 - Poverty-Proofed Schooling
M6 - Restore Democracy and Liberty in Hong Kong

Conference is now open with our first-timers' training, before we move onto our first policy debates!
F2 - Opening of Conference
F3 - First-Timers' Training

February marks - a chance to reflect on the achievements of the LGBT+ community and the progress we have made, as we also focus on how to fight the rising tide of transphobia and increased discrimination LGBT+ people are facing

Ask your MP to make minds matter by signing Lib Dem MP Munira Wilson’s Early Day Motion to mark Children’s Mental Health Week 2024!

Click the link below for a letter you can send to your MP ⬇️
https://docs.google.com/document/d/122LYcbOcyxAydjd8wP5MZqX6SOxOUkA7zAj7Z_Jm7QI/edit

Starting the New Year off right with a YL win in this week's by electon in Salford - Congratulations to Paul Heilbron, the newest YL Councillor in the Quays ward!

Happy New Year from all of us at Young Liberals!

(Why not kick off the GE year with a treat and book your spot at Conference in Sheffield from 9-11th February?👀 youngliberals.uk/conference)

(PT: Happy New Year 2024 from Young Liberals on a background of fireworks)

Merry Christmas from the Young Liberals Executive!

However you’re celebrating, we hope you’re having a wonderful day 🎄

(PT: The Young Liberals Executive wearing Santa hats, antlers and halos with a festive background and “Merry Christmas from the Young Liberals” underneath)

BREAKING NEWS! It's too close to call in Lapland tonight...

As the 2019 District Council election shows, only Rudolph can beat Comet here!⬇️

(Image description: It's a two deer race in Lapland! A mock of a stereotypical Lib Dem bar chart with Comet on 42%, Rudolph close on 25% and Blitzen far behind on 24%)

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

You can join YL conference in Sheffield from just £15 - or online for free!

For the full range of pricing and accommodation options and to book now, head to youngliberals.confera.app/register!

(PS: don’t forget we have a range of financial support to make it easier to get to conference through the access fund!)

(Image description: the Young Liberals conference logo)

At a difficult time of increasing division and fear for many Jewish people around the world, we hope that the message of light and hope will bring comfort throughout Hanukkah.

Chag Hanukkah sameach to everyone who is celebrating.

CW: transphobia
On Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember those who have been lost to transphobia, and reflect on how we can make our society a more accepting place for trans and non-binary people.
We stand firmly with our trans friends across the UK and beyond 🏳️‍⚧️🧡

Read more in this moving piece from Lib Dem Women & Equalities Spokesperson, Christine Jardine: "Let me be clear - Liberal Democrats will always stand up for the rights of everyone in the LGBT+ community, including trans people."
https://www.libdems.org.uk/news/article/transgender-day-of-remembrance-2023

To everyone celebrating across the UK and the world, Young Liberals would like to wish you a very happy and peaceful Diwali!

This weekend we paused to remember those who gave their lives for our country, our rights and our freedoms.

Lest we forget.

Welcome to the new Young Liberals Executive! They took office today after a exciting handover meeting at Lib Dem HQ last weekend.

We're really excited to see what they're going to get up to over the next year - read more about them and get in touch with questions or suggestions at youngliberals.uk/exec!

Today was the final Exec meeting of this term

YL has had a brilliant year - from success at Conference to electing lots of new young councillors right across the UK

Thank you so much to everyone for all of their hard work over the last 12 months!