functions

• government - In the 2010 general election, the Liberal

  Democrats, under Nick Clegg, formed a coalition

  government which led to the smooth functioning

  of the coalition government and the

  implementation of shared policies.
• government- The coalition government implemented policies, such as tuition fee increases, that were not in line

  with the Liberal Democrats' pre-election

  promises.
• participation - They have introduced initiatives such as "Your Liberal Britain," which allows members and even

  supporters to propose policy ideas and vote on

  them at conference
• participation - The Liberal Democrats have faced challenges in effectively engaging with underrepresented

  communities, such as minority groups and

  economically disadvantaged individuals.
• representation - The Liberal Democrats have a Diversity

  Engagement Group that focuses on promoting

  diversity and inclusion within the party.
• representation - The party has been accused of focusing primarily on certain regions, particularly urban areas, and

  not adequately representing the interests and

  concerns of individuals in rural or less affluent

  areas.
• policy making - The Liberal Democrats played a key role in

  advocating for equal marriage rights in the UK.
• policy making - The decision to abandon the manifesto

  commitment to scap tuition fees when the

  Liberal Democrats entered the Coalition

  Government, was seen as a betrayal by younger

  voters.
• recruitment - They have positioned themselves as a party

  that values individual freedoms, civil liberties,

  and social justice, attracting individuals who

  align with these principles and encouraging

  them to join the party.
• recruitment - The Liberal Democrats have struggled with

  establishing a clear and distinct identity, which

  has made it challenging for them to attract new

  members.