Liberal Democrat Party (Noun)
Meaning
A political party in Great Britain; formerly the Liberal Party; advocates reforms and improvement of the conditions of working people.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Liberal Democrat Party has been a significant force in British politics since its formation in 1988 through the merger of the Liberal Party and the Social Democratic Party.
- The Liberal Democrat Party has traditionally been seen as a centrist party, advocating for social justice and individual freedom.
- In the 2010 general election, the Liberal Democrat Party formed a coalition government with the Conservative Party, with Nick Clegg as Deputy Prime Minister.
- The Liberal Democrat Party has been a strong advocate for electoral reform, arguing that the current first-past-the-post system is unfair and undemocratic.
- The Liberal Democrat Party has also been a vocal supporter of human rights and international cooperation, often taking a more progressive stance than the other major parties in the UK.