2021 marks the 40th anniversary of the Limehouse Declaration and the launch of the Social Democratic Party in the UK, which was later to merge and form the Liberal Democrats. To mark this important milestone, this book brings together prominent politicians from across the spectrum of social democracy to reflect on its history and the challenges it faces in the coming decades.
With an introduction by Sir Vince Cable describing the current state of social democracy across the world, leading figures including Sarah Olney, Roger Liddle and Chris Huhne explore a wide range of contentious policy areas such as the economy, housing and globalisation. Together, they set out a vision for the country and for the Liberal Democrats that has social justice at its core.
Table of Content
Foreword ~ Colin Mc Dougall and George Kendall;
Introduction: what are the priorities for social democrats? ~ Vince Cable;
After the failed alternative vote referendum, how can electoral reform have a future? ~ Wendy Chamberlain;
How could a government actually deliver more housing? ~ Chris Hulne;
How will technology change the future of work? ~ Ian Kearns;
Can better public ownership promote efficiency and social justice? ~ Roger Liddle;
How do we grow the economy without damaging the global environment? ~ Dick Newby;
How can global free trade work for everyone? ~ Sarah Olney;
Towards a social democratic foreign policy? ~ Julie Smith;
How do we deliver social justice through education? ~ Stephen Williams;
What is the Social Democrat Group? ~ Colin Mc Dougall and George Kendall
About the author
Wendy Chamberlain is MP for North East Fife, the Liberal Democrat’s Chief Whip in the House of Common and spokesperson for Work and Pensions, and Scotland and Wales. She has served 12 years as a police officer and joined the Liberal Democrats in 2015
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