Liberal Party of Gibraltar
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Liberal Party of Gibraltar
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| Leader | Joseph Garcia |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Preceded by | National Party of Gibraltar |
| Headquarters | 95 Irish Town, Gibraltar |
| Ideology |
Liberalism Social liberalism |
| Political position | Centre |
| National affiliation | GSLP–Liberal Alliance |
| European affiliation | Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe |
| International affiliation | Liberal International |
| Colours | Red and white |
| UK affiliation | Liberal Democrats |
| Gibraltar Parliament |
3 / 17
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| EU Parliament seats |
0 / 6
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| Website | |
| www |
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The Liberal Party of Gibraltar (Libs) is a liberalpolitical party in Gibraltar. It was founded in 1991 as the Gibraltar National Party and is led by Dr. Joseph Garcia.
In line with most liberal parties, the party describe their political philosophy as being based on notions of people deciding their own future, and are committed to Gibraltarian self-determination regarding constitutional arrangements.
The party believes in "freedom, responsibility, tolerance, social justice and equality of opportunity: these are the central values of liberalism, and they remain the principles on which an open society must be built. These principles require a careful balance of strong civil societies, democratic government, free markets, and international cooperation".
The party makes its stance on economic policy very clear, stating that "open societies need open markets. A liberal, open and tolerant society requires a market economy. Political freedom and economic freedom belong together".
In the 1992 election to the Gibraltar House of Assembly, the party (as the GNP) won 4.7%% of the popular vote and no seats.
In the 1996 election the GNP won 4.68% of the popular vote and no seats.
In the 1999 by-election, following the death of GSLP Opposition MP Robert Mor, Liberal Party leader Dr. Joseph Garcia won 51.46% of the popular vote and the seat. He was the first joint GSLP/Liberal candidate to contest an election.
In the 2000 election the party won (in alliance with the GSLP) 14.95% of the popular vote and 2 seats.
In the 2003 election the party won (in alliance with the GSLP) 14.61% of the popular vote and 2 seats.
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