WHAT WE DO
LIBDEMS IN FRANCE STRIVE TO GET YOU PROPER REPRESENTATION AND TO KEEP YOUR VOICE HEARD
LibDems in France are part of the parent organisation - the Liberal Democrats in the UK, but in addition, we have important needs and aspirations on behalf of our members over and above those of the UK.
We are delighted that the new legislation passed in May 2022 will return the right to vote to all eligible British citizens living abroad at the next General Election, but we adamant that you should be able to vote after you have been away from the UK for 15 years and in any event, you must have effective representation in the Houses of Parliament and in the EU. You can help us achieve our aims by joining us!
What we've achieved
LibDems in France branch was formed in February 2017
Previous to that, we were a branch of what was called BELD (Brussels and European Liberal Democrats)
One third of their members lived in France
Early in 2018, BELD reformed and is now Liberal Democrats in Europe Local Party
In France, we recognised that we had some very specific needs and aims that were not necessarily shared by other countries.
By April 2018, as we had a strong and active membership,LibDems in France applied to became a Liberal Democrat Local Party in its own right in order to pursue those aims for our members.
We are independent of Liberal Democrats in Europe Local Party.
We are part of the global family of Liberal Democrats Abroad
We are active members of ALDE (Alliance of Liberal Democrats for Europe) and have contributed to their debates on Europe and the rights of Britons in France
We are working with the LibDem Parliamentary Party in promote Overseas Constituencies in the UK Parliament for Britons living in France and across the globe