The party committed to championing diversity and empowering community.
Our beliefs are founded on the idea of empowering people to live their lives in the way they want, giving them the opportunities and safety they need to flourish.
These two strands of our identity - street level community politics and a deep commitment to empowerment - mean that representing and listening to everyone, from every social identity group is vital for us. These are more than just words; they are part of our values and these principles are deeply rooted in our constitution.
We have achieved amazing things politically standing up for what’s right, and we're grateful for the trust that the people of Portsmouth put in us to continue this work.
Campaign for Gender Balance
The Campaign for Gender Balance (CGB) develops and supports women interested in standing for election with the Lib Dems. They organise some of the party’s best training which includes Inspiration Days and Future Women MPs' Weekends.
Racial Diversity Campaign
The Racial Diversity Campaign (RDC) finds, trains and supports BAME candidates through to their candidate approval, selection and election. Its aim is to increase the number of ethnic minorities standing for election, including to Parliament. It also works alongside to increase the number of ethnic minority Councillors and Council Leaders.
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats are dedicated to representing the Lib Dems within the LGBTQ+ community, ensuring that the party's policies reflect their needs, and supporting LGBTQ+ candidates and members. Their mission is to campaign for a society that is fair, free, and open to all.
Campaign for Gender Balance
The Campaign for Gender Balance (CGB) exists to develop and support women interested in standing for public office within the Liberal Democrats. CGB organises some of the party’s best training which includes Inspiration Days and Future Women MPs' Weekends. CGB also offers approval and selection mentoring for any woman interested in kick-starting their candidate journey.
Racial Diversity Campaign
The Racial Diversity Campaign (RDC) is the vehicle in the party that finds, trains and supports BAME candidates through to their candidate approval, selection and election.
Its principal aim is to increase the number of ethnic minorities standing for elections, including to Parliament. It also works alongside The Association of Liberal Democrat Councillors (ALDC) to increase the number of ethnic minority Councillors and Council Leaders.
