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
4,000 cancer operations cancelled in past year
Almost 4,000 cancer-related surgeries have been cancelled in the past year, an 8% rise on the previous year, shocking figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats have revealed.
5 Jan 2024
Floods: PM should visit people impacted by annual carnage
The Liberal Democrats have called on Rishi Sunak to visit areas impacted by flooding to see for himself the devastation.
5 Jan 2024
Police cars breaking down 29 times a day with some vehicles over 25 years old
Police vehicles broke down an average of 29 times a day in 2023, amounting to over 10,000 incidents in total, research by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
5 Jan 2024
Squatter Sunak running scared of a May General Election
Responding to Rishi Sunak appearing to rule out a May General Election, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
4 Jan 2024
“Year of the squeezed middle”: Families face £4,700 hit from soaring taxes, mortgages and bills in 2024
The Liberal Democrats have warned that 2024 is set to be the “year of the squeezed middle,” as analysis by the party reveals families are facing a typical hit of over £4,700 from soaring taxes, mortgages and shopping bills this year.
4 Jan 2024
Ed Davey launches “Tory Removal Service” poster as he calls for May 2024 election
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has unveiled a new ‘Tory Removal Service’ campaign poster, as he announces a new plan to force a May 2024 election and stop Rishi Sunak clinging on to power.
3 Jan 2024
Darts final must be free to air TV
Responding to the news that Luke Littler has made it to the Darts World Championships final, Liberal Democrat Culture & Sports Spokesperson Jamie Stone MP said:
2 Jan 2024
Ed Davey to campaign in Surrey including Hunt and Gove's seats as he vows to “tear down the Blue Wall”
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey will today (Wednesday 3rd January) kick off the New Year with a campaigning drive across marginal seats in Surrey, including in Jeremy Hunt and Michael Gove’s constituencies.
2 Jan 2024
Revealed: Over 1,200 police officers fail fitness test
Over 1,200 police officers in England and Wales have failed fitness tests so far this year, data uncovered by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
2 Jan 2024
