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
PMQs: Sunak fails to back giving rape victims access to free court transcripts
Rishi Sunak today failed to back a call at Prime Minister’s Questions from Liberal Democrat MP for Richmond Park, Sarah Olney, to change the law to give victims access to free court transcripts.
19 Apr 2024
Three in four of worst hit constituencies for sewage dumping held by Conservative MPs
96% of Conservative held seats in England saw an increase in sewage dumping last year, with the worst constituency for sewage dumping facing 100,000 hours worth of spills, Liberal Democrat analysis of House of Commons Library research has shown.
19 Apr 2024
Inflation figures: Nobody will notice this in their pockets
Responding to the latest inflation figures, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
19 Apr 2024
Rwanda Bill: A reckless and unworkable policy
Commenting on the votes in the House of Lords this evening, the Leader of the Liberal Democrats in the Lords, Lord Newby said:
19 Apr 2024
IMF:This grim outlook is the result of gross incompetence by Conservative Chancellors
Responding to the IMF's Economic Outlook which projects low growth for the British economy, LiberalDemocrat Treasury spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
19 Apr 2024
Truss tax: Mortgage rise since mini Budget equivalent to 5p income tax hike
The hit to families from soaring mortgages since Liz Truss’ mini Budget is equivalent to a 5p income tax hike, new analysis by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
19 Apr 2024
‘Bed blocking’ taking up to one in three hospitals beds in postcode lottery of care
Stark new data has revealed the areas in England being worst hit by delayed discharges, with up to one in three hospital beds taken up by patients who are medically fit to leave.
19 Apr 2024
Unemployment: Number of long-term sick rises to record high of 2.8 million
The number of people who are economically inactive due to long-term sickness has risen to a new record high of 2.83 million, figures from the Office of National Statistics have revealed.
19 Apr 2024
Rwanda Scheme: Another £50m of taxpayers money thrown at failing policy
Responding to the news from the Public Accounts Committee hearing today that a further £50 million is set to be sent to the Rwandan government once the Rwanda Bill comes into force, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael MP said:
19 Apr 2024
