Lib Dems Overseas
Launched in Autumn 2017, Lib Dems Abroad currently encompasses some 1,000 Liberal Democrat members and 1,300 Liberal Democrat supporters living outside the UK.
The main objectives of Lib Dems Abroad are:
- To identify and represent the interests of an estimated 5.5 million British citizens - around 8% of all British citizens – who live abroad
- To campaign for their votes and fund-raise for the Liberal Democrat Party during UK General Elections
- To grow the organisation by recruiting and supporting our members
View our current campaign policies here.
Lib Dems Abroad currently comprises of three local parties:
- Lib Dems Overseas:https://www.libdemsoverseas.com/
Facebook: @LibDemsOverseas
- Lib Dems in Europe: https://www.libdemsineurope.org/
Facebook: @Lib Dems in Europe; Twitter: @LibDemsinEurope
Lib Dems in France:https://www.libdemsinfrance.org/
Facebook: @Lib Dems in France Twitter: @LibDemFrance
The Liberal Democrats support the introduction of overseas constituencies so the voices and needs of British citizens abroad can be better taken account of.
Lib Dems Abroad is currently situated within the party’s internal structures as a subcommittee of the Federal International Relations Committee.
Dr Sue Collard of Sussex University has written a short history of Lib Dems Abroad which can be downloaded from here.
How do I join Lib Dems Abroad?
Liberal Democrat supporters living abroad can join the party using the general registration page. You will then be allocated the appropriate local party abroad based on your address (please register with your address abroad). The local party executive will then contact you to introduce themselves and their activities. We warmly welcome you!