‘Flip the table and rise up’: Lib Dems’ president in combative mood as party gathers in Brighton
Josh Babarinde is frequently described as a rising star in the Lib Dem ranks. Photograph: Martin Godwin/The GuardianView image in fullscreenJosh Babarinde is frequently described as a rising star in the Lib Dem ranks. But despite the well-cut suit and disarmingly large smile, the president of the Liberal Democrats is, apparently, up for a fight.“There are big modern giants that are getting in the way of people’s ability to thrive, and it is the job of Liberal Democrats to address that,” says the 33-year-old.
- ▪Josh Babarinde is frequently described as a rising star in the Lib Dem ranks.
- ▪Photograph: Martin Godwin/The GuardianView image in fullscreenJosh Babarinde is frequently described as a rising star in the Lib Dem ranks.
- ▪But despite the well-cut suit and disarmingly large smile, the president of the Liberal Democrats is, apparently, up for a fight.“There are big modern giants that are getting in the way of people’s ability to thrive, and it is the job of Li
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Josh Babarinde is frequently described as a rising star in the Lib Dem ranks. Photograph: Martin Godwin/The GuardianView image in fullscreenJosh Babarinde is frequently described as a rising star in the Lib Dem ranks. Photograph: Martin Godwin/The GuardianLiberal DemocratsInterview‘Flip the table and rise up’: Lib Dems’ president in combative mood as party gathers in BrightonAlexandra Topping and Peter WalkerJosh Babarinde wants to target big tech and crypto billionaires while giving power and cash back to the publicSun 20 Sep 2026 02.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleStanding outside Toynbee Hall in the East End of London, Josh Babarinde doesn’t exactly look like a rabble-rouser.
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