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
David Neal sacked: A Conservative government terrified of proper scrutiny
Responding to the news that the Home Office has sacked Immigration Chief Inspector David Neal, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael MP said:
21 Feb 2024
Staunton Badenoch row: Lib Dems demand ethics adviser investigation
The Lib Dems have demanded an investigation by the ethics adviser into whether Kemi Badenoch broke the ministerial code, over her claims that Henry Staunton’s allegations the government has stalled compensation payments were “completely false.”
21 Feb 2024
Gove hospitality and PPE contracts: Ethics advisor investigation needed
Commenting on reports in the Guardian that Michael Gove failed to register hospitality with donor whose firm he referred for PPE contracts, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
21 Feb 2024
Water inspections: Election giveaways won't fool anybody
Responding to the government's announcement on water inspections, Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
21 Feb 2024
Farmers are revolting against the Govt
Ahead of Rishi Sunak attending the NFU conference today, the Liberal Democrats have slammed the Government’s record on everything from the level of food waste caused by staff shortages to the undercutting of farmers in the New Zealand and Australia trade.
21 Feb 2024
Davey: Cynical pre-election giveaway won’t win back farmers
Responding to the Prime Minister's £220m funding package for farmers, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey MP said:
21 Feb 2024
School Phone Ban: Another reheated Conservative announcement
Today’s latest announcement on a mobile phone ban follows two previous Government announcements which also outlined banning phones in schools. Commenting on the ban, Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson Munira Wilson MP said:
19 Feb 2024
Staunton: Lib Dems demand govt releases all documents relating to the sacking of former PO Chair
Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
19 Feb 2024
Staunton interview: Horizon victims need swift and fair compensation
Responding to the allegations reported in the Sunday Times made by Post Office Chair, Henry Staunton, that he was instructed by a senior civil servant to stall on compensation payments to victims of the Horizon Scandal, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey:
19 Feb 2024
