The Liberal Democrats must be the party that stands for Growth – and we are the best positioned to deliver it

Theo wrote about growth for Lib Dem Voice, you can get a flavour for his article below.

"Zohran Mamdani’s stunning victory in the New York mayoral race last week was more than a local upset. It symbolised a growing confidence among the democratic socialist left — in the United States, but also here in the UK. The rise of figures like Zach Polanski, newly elected leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, with his self-described ‘eco-populist’ views, and the new political venture of Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana, suggest that the populist left is not going away.

"How should the Liberal Democrats respond — and where, in an increasingly polarised landscape, is our space?

"The answer is clear: we must be the party that unapologetically stands for economic growth. Growth that is fair, sustainable and inclusive — but growth nonetheless. Because without growth, there is no route to improving living standards, funding high-quality public services, or addressing inequality. Without growth, liberalism has no solid foundation."