Liberal Democrats launch manifesto for Senedd election
The party is setting out its set of promises ahead of the election for the Welsh Parliament on 7 May.
www.bbc.comHere are the latest news items about Liberal Democrats (Lib Dems) manifesto launches and the main pledges reported so far:
Wales (Senedd) manifesto — “More Robust Wales within a More Robust UK”
- The Lib Dems in Wales have launched their Senedd election manifesto ahead of the vote on 7 May, with coverage highlighting key commitments from the rollout in Cardiff.[1]
- BBC reporting notes a condition framed around avoiding any funding that relates to preparations for Welsh independence (“not a single penny” for independence-related preparations), alongside a push for greater powers and resources for Wales within the UK.[1]
Scotland manifesto — “with fairness at its heart”
- Scottish Lib Dems also launched a manifesto positioned around “fairness”, with media coverage mentioning pledges such as a £100 million emergency insulation fund and work on major infrastructure projects (including tunnelling related to Shetland).[3]
If you meant the UK general-election manifesto (2024): “For a Fair Deal”
- The Lib Dems’ 2024 manifesto (called “For a Fair Deal”) was analysed in detail by BBC, including economic and migration/asylum-related elements (e.g., changes proposed around migrant-worker salary thresholds and the Rwanda scheme, plus asylum “safe and legal routes”).[2]
If you tell me which one you mean—Wales (Senedd), Scotland (Holyrood), or UK-wide (general election)—and whether you want a summary of the biggest pledges or live updates, I can narrow it down.