Lib Dems pick Liverpool for annual autumn conference in 2014

The Liberal Democrats have chosen Liverpool for their annual autumn conference in September 2014.
 
The event will be held at ACC Liverpool, home to the BT Convention Centre and Echo Arena, and is expected to attract 7,500 delegates.
 
It will be the second time the Lib Dems have chosen to hold their most important date on the political calendar in the city and their third visit to Liverpool overall. In 2008, they held their spring conference in Liverpool, returning two years later, in September 2010, for their main annual gathering, which was the first ever major party political event held at the wateont venue.
 
ACC Liverpool’s Chief Executive, Bob Prattey, said: “Lib Dems coming to us for a third time is further confirmation that Liverpool is stronger than ever as a conference destination.
 
 “Our team, along with Liverpool Convention Bureau, have been in talks for many years with the Lib Dems, and with all the political parties, to come to the city to hold their key conferences. When the conference finishes is doesn’t just stop there, there is a lot of continuous work that goes on behind the scenes.
 
“We want to build on the success of our hosting of last year’s Labour Party conference by attracting even more party political events.  For now, we look forward to welcoming the Lib Dems to the city in two years’ time.”
 
Lucy Billingsley, Head of Conference Office at the Liberal Democrats, said: “We held our spring conference in Liverpool four years ago and returned for autumn season in 2010, both proved to be immensely successful.
 
“We are confident that 2014 will be just as positive and look forward to returning to such a vibrant and dynamic city.”
 
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