Lib Dems

• Classical liberalism


  Freedom of the individual, state has minimal role in society, supports free trade, widens education opportunities, tried to end rule to Ireland but failed
• Modern liberalism


  Under market capitalism, individuals not free to do as they please, must help in more ways
• Orange Book liberals


  In 2004 published a book suggesting the party should reconnect with liberal roots, even going back to 19th century values, support restoration of free markets and withdrawal of state from excessive interference, promote policies that enhance individual liberties, Nick Clegg was a member
• Social liberals


  Prioritise social justice and equality

  Policies decrease social and economic inequality

  Redistribute wealth from rich to poor thru taxation and welfare
• Economy

  Increase income tax by 1p - used for NHS

  Invest £150 billion on green infrastructure

  Poor protected in recession

  Propose rebalancing of UK economy so wealth + economic activity more widely spread

  Taxation based on ability to pay
• Welfare


  Restore university maintenance grant

  Free childcare to preschool children

  Education and health key priorities

  Spending on both increased and protected

  2019 pledge to increase no. of teachers

  Benefit system encourage work + be fairer- support those who cant support themselves
• Law and Order


  System rehabilitate offenders as much as punishing

  Dont threaten human rights

  Balance between civil liberties and need for peace and security
• Foreign Policy


  Prefer to stay in EU

  Reverse Article 50 and stay in Brexit

  Support NATO

  Abandon trident

  International conflict resoled thru UN

  Suspicious of excessive interference of UK

  Strongly support international aid