Local Campaigner Jackie Pearcey Announced as Liberal Democrat Candidate for Gorton and Denton
Local Campaigner Jackie Pearcey has been selected as the Liberal Democrat candidate for Gorton and Denton in the upcoming by-election.
30 Jan 2026
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Lib Dems call for Reform council candidate to be suspended over “sickening” racist comments
The Liberal Democrats have called on Nigel Farage to suspend Redcar council candidate Michael Manning after racist online comments.
29 Jan 2026
WASPI decision: a “hammer blow” to those who thought they would finally be treated fairly
Responding to the Government’s decision that no compensation should be paid to WASPI women, Liberal Democrats Work and Pension Spokesperson, Steve Darling MP said:
29 Jan 2026
Lib Dems table new bill to close domestic abuse loopholes in prison early release scheme
Liberal Democrat Justice Spokesperson Josh Babarinde MP has tabled a bill that would create a specific set of domestic abuse aggravated offences in the law.
11 Dec 2024
Thames Water: Rise in sewage spills is the final straw
Responding to reports of a 40% rise in pollution incidents from Thames Water, Liberal Democrat Environment Spokesperson, Tim Farron MP, said:
11 Dec 2024
IFS SEND provision report: Immediate action is needed
Responding to the IFS report on the crisis in SEND provision, Lib Dem Education Spokesperson Munira Wilson MP said:
11 Dec 2024
Spending Review: not investing in social care is a “false economy”
Commenting ahead of the government launching the process of their Spending Review later today (10th December), Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
11 Dec 2024
Davey: Carer’s Allowance review mustn’t be excuse for inaction now
Responding to the Terms of Reference for the independent review of Carer’s Allowance overpayments, published today by the Department for Work and Pensions, Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said:
11 Dec 2024
Reeves speech in Brussels: Govt must be more ambitious in rebuilding ties with EU
Commenting ahead of a speech by Chancellor Rachel Reeves to European Finance Ministers in Brussels, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader and Treasury Spokesperson, Daisy Cooper MP, said:
9 Dec 2024
Syria: Assad must now face justice for his crimes
Responding to reports that the Assad regime has fallen in Syria, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Calum Miller, said:
9 Dec 2024
Ambulance delays crisis: Streeting must make a statement to Parliament
Responding to reports that heart attack patients are being advised to make their own way to hospital while six of England’s ten ambulance trusts are at risk of service failure, Liberal Democrat Health and Social Care spokesperson Helen Morgan said:
9 Dec 2024
Ed Davey hits the top 40 in boost to bid for Christmas number one
Ed Davey and the Bath Philharmonia Young Carers’ Choir bid for a Christmas Number one has received a big boost as their Christmas single ‘Love is Enough’ has hit the top 40 just one week after being released.
9 Dec 2024
