Scotland has been traditionally one of the party’s strongest regions though there was a bleak period, 1945-50, when there were no Scottish Liberal MPs. There were two for the brief interval of the Parliament of 1950-51 but over 1951-64, Jo Grimond remained the sole Scottish Liberal MP at Westminster. The position improved considerably in 1964…

The Party has a creditable record for contesting constituencies within the region, few having been left unfought for long intervals, even at lean times in its fortunes. Individuals appearing on the roster have been generally worthy, dependable, types rather than colourful characters or outstanding party personalities though there are several exceptions. Many candidates listed below…

Few constituencies in this region have been left uncontested for long periods by the party though there are exceptions. There was a barren period in the 1950s, the party then being at the lowest ebb of its fortunes, when not a single constituency was contested in the county of Kent for eight years. In the…

Many of the constituencies in this region have been contested repeatedly by the same candidates over several elections. Some of those elected to Westminster remained MPs over three or more parliaments. There have been surprisingly few ‘single contest’ candidates. Few constituencies have been left uncontested for long even in the most barren periods in party…

The Party has an enviable record for contesting parliamentary elections in Wales. Until 1951, Wales was considered something of a mini party stronghold, returning four Liberal MPs. There were however many constituencies in the South Wales mining areas where the Liberals had been absent from the fight from as long ago as the 1920s. Something…

The Liberal challenge was weak in the West Midland Region over the period 1945 to 1959 in common with most regions of Britain. The number of constituencies fought fluctuated wildly; 1945, 21; 1950, 31; 1951, 3; 1955, 4. The number of parliamentary constituencies in the region averaged just short of 60, a large proportion urban…

The region has been home to an impressive gallery of party personalities, several of whom receive extended entries. The spirited independence with respect to LPO HQ in London which the Yorkshire Regional Party has often demonstrated, and the relatively strong direction it has exerted over its constituency associations, would account for the formidable challenge maintained…