Lets not forget… The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the mid 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s ( 1988, it merged with the Social Democratic Party to form a new party which would become known as the Liberal Democrats). The Liberal Party favoured social reform, personal liberty and an extension of the franchise (right to vote).
Winston Churchill was affiliated with the Liberal Party from 1904 -1924 as he belived they suited his views on economics. After his electoral defeat in 1922, Winston Churchill left the Liberal Party and the leader of the Conservative Party and Winston Churchill officially rejoined the Conservative Party in 1925.
Winston Churchill switched his political parties to suit his needs at differing times in history and that is what we, the voters, should do! Don’t vote for who you always voted for, or who you think everyone else votes for, vote for who can help you NOW! The Lib Dems have a deep rooted history in politics and it strikes me as odd people just dont know much about them and what they stand for! They stand for fairness and this is something we need today. The conservatives ruined everything good about this country in the 80’s and Winston would be turning in his grave! Labour have had their chance and failed so my vote goes to fairness and new ideas and that is Liberal Democrat… the only party in favour of referendums, fair voting system, fair taxes and a genuine desire to listen to the people (maintaining their historical roots!)
