Liberal Democrats vowed to ‘step up to the plate’ and tackle the humanitarian crisis across Europe as thousands of refugees flee Syria.    Read more on the national Lib Dems website

More Liberal Democrat members than ever before will be attending conference, as leader Tim Farron leads the party’s fightback.    Read more on the national Lib Dems website

Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron has written to Theresa May to urge her to address the humanitarian crisis in Calais at her upcoming meeting with French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve. Read more on the national Lib Dems website

We are delighted to announce that Tim Farron has been elected as Leader of the Liberal Democrats. In an all-member ballot for the leadership, 56% of members voted with the result revealed this afternoon.  Read more on the national Lib Dems website

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of former leader of the Liberal Democrats, Charles Kennedy. Read more on the national Lib Dems website   

Increasing the Personal Tax Allowance will be a red line for the Liberal Democrats in any coalition negotiations, Nick Clegg has announced.  Read more on the national Lib Dems website   

Liberal Democrat Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander has lifted the lid on secret Tory proposals to slash Child Benefit that were blocked by the Liberal Democrats in government.  Read more on the national Lib Dems website   

The Liberal Democrats would insist on investing an extra £8bn in the NHS each year, as well as introducing maximum waiting times for mental health services, as red line for entering a coalition, Nick Clegg has announced.  Read more on the national Lib Dems website   

The  Financial Times has endorsed the Liberal Democrats as “a responsible partner in government.”  Read more on the national Lib Dems website   

Liberal Democrats in government are delivering a tax cut worth £905 for millions of workers, the Budget has confirmed.  Read more on the national Lib Dems website