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Nick Clegg stands at a podium with a sign reading LibDems.org.uk, gesturing with both hands, against a bright yellow background. Map of the United Kingdom color-coded by region to show the results of the 2005 general election. Regions in England are shaded mostly red and blue, representing Labour and Conservative party wins, with Labour dominating the north and London, and Conservatives leading in the south and east. Scotland is mainly red for Labour, with some yellow for Liberal Democrats and Scottish National Party. Wales is mostly red for Labour, and Northern Ireland is divided among several parties, including Democrat Map of the United Kingdom showing the results of the 2010 general election by region, with areas color-coded for the leading party: blue for Conservative, red for Labour, yellow for Liberal Democrats, green for Sinn Fein, and other colors for regional parties. Regional seat totals are labeled, and a legend lists the total national seats won by each party.

Liberal Democrats: References & Edit History

Additional Reading

A useful general reference source on the Liberal Democrats is D.N. MacIver (ed.), The Liberal Democrats (1996).

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  • Paul David Webb
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Article History

Type Description Contributor Date
Modified link of Web site: BBC News - The different tribes of Liberal Democrats. Jan 30, 2026
Add new Web site: BBC News - The different tribes of Liberal Democrats. Aug 14, 2025
Add new Web site: Gresham College - The Liberal Party and the Liberal Democrats. Mar 01, 2024
Links added. Jul 20, 2023
Add new Web site: GlobalSecurity.org - Liberal Democrats. Oct 11, 2022
Added results of the 2019 election. Dec 13, 2019
Noted that Vince Cable replaced Tim Farron as party leader in July 2017. Sep 08, 2017
Added the results of the June 2017 general election. Jun 09, 2017
Noted that Tim Farron became party leader in July 2016. Dec 19, 2016
Updated for the 2015 general election. May 08, 2015
Noted the results of the May 2014 European Parliament election. Apr 24, 2015
Add new Web site: Official Site of Liberal Democrats. May 30, 2014
Updated for the 2011 British local elections. May 06, 2011
The Liberal Democrats formed a coalition with the Conservatives, with Clegg as deputy prime minister. May 12, 2010
Added the 2010 election results: the Liberal Democrats won 57 seats. May 07, 2010
Added new Web site: British Broadcasting Corporation - Liberal Democrats, United Kingdom. Dec 18, 2008
Article revised. May 12, 2005
Article revised. Sep 18, 2003
Article revised. Dec 07, 2001
Article revised. Dec 21, 2000
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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