The EU referendum: a great opportunity for the Lib Dems
By Iain Gill in Liberal Democrat Voice
Originally published by South Lincolnshire Liberal Democrats
I am thrilled to announce that I have been appointed to manage our Party's EU Referendum campaign!
With Britain's future in Europe hanging in the balance, 2016 is a watershed year for this country. For Britain to remain an outward-looking, progressive and prosperous nation at the heart of the international community, we need to secure our future in Europe.
The Liberal Democrats are unique in being the only national party in the UK who are unequivocally in favour of remaining in Europe and have a long history of committed internationalism. This referendum is a challenge but also an opportunity for us to prove that liberalism and international are more important than ever before for Britain.
Where the broader 'Stronger In' campaign can reach out to the estimated third of voters who remain unsure how they will vote in a referendum, the Liberal Democrats can energise the third of the electorate who identify as positively pro-Europe and ensure that they participate in this campaign and turn out on polling day to protect our future in Europe.
If we do this right, this campaign is a great opportunity. We have the chance to identify and communicate with a future generation of Liberal Democrat voters and supports, to grow our membership and contact database, and to make a tangible and essential contribution to the campaign to keep Britain in the European Union.
If you would like to know more about how you can get involved in the campaign, please contact the International Office on international@libdems.org.uk.