“Lib Dems for Growth (’LDfG’) exists within the Liberal Democrats to support and promote a pro-growth vision for the Party.
LDfG seeks to positively influence the Party’s politics, policy and culture towards an agenda that is supportive of economic growth, housing, energy, development and infrastructure.”
Specifically, LDfG will:
Advocate for significantly higher housing delivery, including social, affordable and market housing, with reforms to planning that prioritise outcomes over process.
Support major public and private infrastructure investment (transport, water, digital and public services) as essential to economic growth, regional equality and quality of life. Advocate for meaningful devolution to mayors and local authorities to raise finance and invest in local infrastructure.
Champion clean energy and lower energy costs, based on nuclear, and grid expansion, recognising that net zero and energy security require faster approval and construction of projects.
Challenge NIMBYism where it conflicts with liberal values, while promoting high-quality design, community benefit and local consent mechanisms.
Develop policy proposals that balance environmental protection, local democracy and national need — moving the party from opposition to delivery-ready government.
The group is explicitly pro-growth, pro-building and pro-future, arguing that social justice, environmental responsibility and economic opportunity all depend on the ability to build.
