24/09/2026
“Some will say Liberal Democrats are too nice to get angry. I understand why. We are a party of reasonable people who value evidence and fairness. But we won’t be polite in the face of injustice. When young people can't find work, when families can't find homes and when neighbours are being targeted, the right response is anger. It should be channelled, constructive and determined, but don’t doubt it. We are angry.”
Jo Hawley reflecting on her return from LibDem party conference.
The conference theme was “We care, we fight.” Over four days, I heard good policies, thoughtful speeches and serious people working through real answers to the problems Britain faces. But on the journey home, one thought kept returning: we spend a lot of time showing people we care, and not near...