ABOUT
THE LIBERAL INTERNATIONAL BRITISH GROUP
LIBG is part of the world federation
of liberal political parties - Liberal International. Founded in 1947, Liberal International has
become the pre-eminent network for liberal parties and for the strengthening of
liberal democracy around the world.
There are a number of common principles which unite all liberal parties
from
The British Group of Liberal
International publicises the work of Liberal International, arranges overseas
visits, provides hospitality for visiting liberals and keeps Liberal Democrats
informed of liberal activities world-wide. It also arranges meetings and
seminars, produces regular newsletters and raises funds for Liberal
International’s work. The British Group is represented at Congresses and
Executive meetings of the Liberal International.
LIBERALISM
Liberals are committed to build and
safeguard free, fair and open societies, in which they seek to balance the
fundamental values of liberty, equality and community, and in which no-one is
enslaved by poverty, ignorance and conformity.
Liberals champion the freedom, dignity and well-being of
individuals. We acknowledge and respect
the right to freedom of conscience and the right of everyone to develop their
talents to the full. We aim to disperse
power, to foster diversity and to nurture creativity. The freedom to be creative and innovative can
only be sustained by a market economy, but it must be one offering people real
choices. This means that we want neither
a market where freedom is limited by monopolies or an economy disassociated
from the interests of the poor and the community as a whole. Liberals are optimistic at heart and trust
the people while recognising the need to always be vigilant of those in power.