Political Career
Loughton is a supporter of the Liberal Democrats - and member since 2009 - after spending time outside of party politics in order to fully commit to civil society work. Loughton authored a policy commentary chapter on "Building a Fairer Scotland" within a publication entitled "Why Vote Lib Dem" alongside Rt Hon Danny Alexander, Chief Secretary to the Treasury and The King's Speech actor Colin Firth.
He has engaged in multiple election campaigns, both as candidate and activist spanning the Scottish and British Parliaments as well as local council. In 2012, Loughton was appointed by the UK Party's Head Quarters to sit as a member of their 2015 Manifesto Policy Working looking at employment and wellbeing policies. Member of the British House of Lords, Baroness Claire Tyler of Enfield serves as Chair of this body. Loughton has also supported many local candidates including Kevin Lang, in the 2010 UK general election in the constituency of Edinburgh North & Leith where Loughton himself is from.
Although a Liberal Democrat, Loughton has developed strong relationships with key figures right across the political spectrum. He frequently works with Government representatives across all parties and prioritises the politics of social justice and development issues.
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