The leadership election is coming

Posted by Rhys Taylor | Updated 2015-05-25

The Liberal Democrats are holding a leadership election this summer and we're encouraging all members to get involved. It's an important part of our party's future. We have 5 years of a Tory majority government, and we need a leader that will reinvigorate Liberalism in Britain. Who are you backing?

The Liberal Democrats are holding a leadership election this summer and we're encouraging all members to get involved. If you want to vote or are interested finding out more, here's how you can get involved.

Remember, if you want to vote but are not yet a member, make sure you join before 4pm on the 3rd of June.

Following the agreement of the Federal Executive and the Liberal Democrats' returning officer, the timetable below has been set out ahead of the election of a new leader.

Opening of nominations	13^th of May 2015
Close of nominations	3^rd of June 2015
Dispatch of ballot papers	24^th of June 2015
Deadline for ballot papers to be returned	15^th of July 2015
Count and declaration of the winner	16^th of July 2015

Find out more about the election over on the Liberal Democrats' federal website.

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