The Liberal Democrats: How their rivals and the public see them
Think tank: The Policy Institute
Author(s): Professor Bobby Duffy
September 18, 2026
This report from UK think tank the Policy Institute explores how the Liberal Democrats are seen by others.
The Lib Dems are the party most liked by their political rivals, according to a new study published ahead of the party’s annual conference in Brighton.
The research, by the Policy Institute at King’s College London, finds rival parties’ supporters rate their warmth towards Lib Dem voters at 39 out of 100 – four points higher than Labour voters, who rank second, with with 35.1.
