This note lists Liberal Party, SDP and Liberal Democrats leaders and officials since 1975.
Liberal Democrat, SDP and Liberal Party leaders and officials since 1975 (89 KB , PDF)
David Laws, Coalition: The Inside Story of the Conservative-Liberal Democrat Coalition Government, Biteback, 2017
Duncan Brack et al (eds), British Liberal Leaders, Biteback, 2015
Douglas Roy, Liberals: A History of the Liberal and Liberal Democratic Parties, Hambledon Continuum, 2005
Commons Library briefing on Leadership Elections: Liberal Democrats outlines the rules under which leadership elections are conducted by the Liberal Democrats and provides details of previous leadership contests.
The current composition of the House of Commons and links to the websites of all the parties represented in the Commons can be found on the Parliament website: current state of the parties.
This series of publications contains data on various subjects relating to Parliament and Government. Topics include legislation, MPs, select committees, debates, divisions and Parliamentary procedure.
Please send any comments or corrections to the Parliament and Constitution Centre. Suggestions for new lists welcomed.
Liberal Democrat, SDP and Liberal Party leaders and officials since 1975 (89 KB , PDF)
This list notes when a Member has changed allegiance from one political party to another or decided to sit as an independent MP. Instances of Members losing or resigning a party whip are also noted.
This briefing outlines the remit and powers of the Committee of Privileges. It also provides brief details of matters referred to the Committee since 1979.
The House of Commons is being asked to approve changes to plans for the Restoration and Renewal of the Palace of Westminster.
