Recorded at Lib Dem Conference, between fringe events, coffee queues and the dash to the next hall before the doors close. Members, MPs and campaigners on what they're fighting for, why they care, and what they'd say if their speaker's card got called.
From one part of the country to another, Liberal Democrat MPs David Chadwick from Wales and Alistair Carmichael from Scotland speak to Conference Conversations about everything from their work on rural affairs & the environment, their constituencies and why they are a Liberal.
28 Sept 2026
Prem Raghvani and Lottie Wilson
The podcast team are joined by Lottie and Prem from the Young Liberals. The pair discuss what the Young Liberals do, what help they provide to young people in the party and some of their highlights from conference so far.
28 Sept 2026
Munira Wilson and Caroline Voaden
From Brighton, Liberal Democrat MPs Munira Wilson (Education, Children & Families Spokesperson) and Caroline Voaden (Schools Spokesperson) join the podcast to tackle the pressing issues facing youth today. Together, they break down solutions to the NEETs crisis, debate proposed social media restrictions, and outline policies to improve young people's lives across the UK.
27 Sept 2026
Vikki Slade
Vikki Slade speaks to Conference Conversations about everything from standing to be the MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole four times to what challenges young people are facing up and down the country. Vikki also speaks a surprise phone call she once received from former Liberal Democrat Leader, Paddy Ashdown.
27 Sept 2026
Ed Davey and Oliver
A special podcast episode! Ed Davey is joined by Oliver from Champion Young Carers. The pair speak about what it's like to grow up as a young carer, how to balance time between caring for a family member while growing up as a young person and what change they hope to see.
27 Sept 2026
Lucy Nethsingha
The Leader of Cambridgeshire County Council, Lucy Nethsingha joined the podcast team in Brighton to speak about local government, her time as an MEP and why she joined the Liberal Democrats after growing up in Cornwall.
25 Sept 2026
Lucy McDaid
Ever wondered what's like to be a journalist at a party conference? Well Conference Conversations are joined by Sky News Political Correspondent Lucy McDaid to hear all about it! Lucy speaks about her career into journalism, what she likes about conference season and how the world of broadcast media is changing.
25 Sept 2026
Ben Maguire
The team are joined by North Cornwall MP, Ben Maguire. They discuss how Ben became an MP, devolution, his work on the Home Affairs Select Committee and what he makes of Andy Burnham as the new Prime Minister.
25 Sept 2026
Alex Brewer
North East Hampshire MP, Alex Brewer, pops into the podcast booth in Brighton to discuss her career before politics, why she is a Liberal Democrat and what she's hoping to see and hear from conference.
23 Sept 2026
Cody Butler
The team speak to Cody Butler who recently left the Conservative Party to join the Liberal Democrats. Cody used to be the chair of the One Nation Conservative Network but now believes his home is with the Lib Dems, he discusses what made him change parties, what it is like being a young person in politics and what he thinks will happen next in British politics.
21 Sept 2026
Helen Morgan & Ian Roome
The Conference Conversations team sit down and speak to MPs, Helen Morgan and Ian Roome. They discuss what got them into politics, their joint work highlighting maternity scandals and the Liberal Democrat plan to end the maternity crisis.
20 Sept 2026
Joshua Reynolds
What is it like to be a Gen Z MP? Joshua Reynolds speaks to Conference Conversations about his political career and what it is like being the youngest Liberal Democrat MP.
20 Sept 2026
Bobby Dean
Liberal Democrat MP for Carshalton & Wallington and Shadow Leader of the House of Commons Bobby Dean sits down with the podcast team in Brighton. Bobby speaks about his journey into politics, his upbringing and becoming a new father!
19 Sept 2026
Lisa Spivey
The Leader of Gloucestershire County Council Lisa Spivey joins the Conference Conversations podcast in Brighton. She chats about localism, her political journey and her keynote speech.
19 Sept 2026
Patrick Stillman
The Liberal Democrat Holborn & St Pancras candidate Patrick Stillman sits down to speak to the Conference Conversations team.
Patrick discusses his hopes for conference, what he plans to do on his campaign in Camden and what a Liberal Britain means.
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