English Liberal Democrats

English Liberal Democrats
ChairAlison Rouse
Founded1988
Headquarters1 Vincent Square,
London,
SW1P 2PN
Youth wingEnglish Young Liberals
IdeologyLiberalism[1]
Social liberalism[1][2]
Classical liberalism[3][4]
Pro-Europeanism[5][6]
Political positionCentre to centre-left
National affiliationLiberal Democrats
European affiliationAlliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
International affiliationLiberal International
ColoursYellow[7]
House of Commons (English Seats)
11 / 533
[8]
London Assembly
2 / 25
Local government in England[9]
2,639 / 17,728
Website
www.englishlibdems.org.uk Edit this at Wikidata

The English Liberal Democrats, officially the Liberal Democrats in England, is the state party within the Liberal Democrats that operates in England. It is a federation of the eleven regional parties in England and the English branch of the youth and student organisation. The regions are further divided into local parties. The party currently holds 11 of the 533 English seats in the House of Commons and two of the 25 seats in the London Assembly.[10]

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  8. ^ "Election 2019: Results". BBC News. Retrieved 31 December 2019.
  9. ^ "Open Council Data (England)". Jon Lawson. 13 February 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
  10. ^ "London Assembly Liberal Democrats". Glalibdems.org.uk. Retrieved 24 June 2011.

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