From one by-election we run straight into another, with Richmond Park getting off the ground as a result of the Government’s decision on Heathrow expansion. It is absolutely vital that we all contribute to the campaign as early as we possibly can to keep up the momentum from Witney.

In the midst of the excitement for a second by-election in a matter of weeks you may however have missed that the deadline for nominations for internal elections to our Party’s Committees is fast approaching. Nominations close on Wednesday 2 November at 12 noon.

As a reminder there are four committees up for election: the Federal Board, the Federal Conference Committee, the Federal Policy Committee and the Federal International Relations Committee. In addition, a number of spaces are available for members to represent the party within our Delegation to the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats in Europe (ALDE). The position of Party President is also up for election this year. 

I would encourage all of you to read the descriptions for the committees above. Every member has a part to play in our internal democracy, whether it’s by standing yourself or by properly scrutinising candidates, and using your vote to make sure that we have the best teams leading our party forward.

The regulations governing these elections and setting out the criteria can be found here. If you need any further information, it can be found on this page.

You will be receiving direct instructions on how to vote after nominations close towards the end of November‎, so there is no need to worry about actually voting until then.

Tim Gordon

Chief Executive and Acting Returning Officer

PS Campaigning has already begun in Richmond Park! Find out more about how you can help here.

* Tim Gordon is Chief Executive of the Liberal Democrats.