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 call for increase to apprenticeship pay as dropout rates soar
Apprenticeships in shortage occupations have fallen by up to 73%, research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats reveal, while in some sectors three in four apprentices are dropping out before completing their course.
20 Sep 2023
Latest inflation figures will be “of cold comfort”
The latest inflation figures show that inflation has fallen slightly to 6.7% from 6.8% in August. Responding to the news LiberalDemocrat Treasury spokesperson, Sarah Olney MP said:
20 Sep 2023
Sunak has failed to embrace the industries of the future
Responding to the news that Rishi Sunak is considering weakening key clean energy policies, Liberal Democrat Climate and Energy spokesperson, Wera Hobhouse MP said:
20 Sep 2023
Revealed: Truss taxpayer handouts now reach over £40k
The Liberal Democrats have revealed that taxpayer handouts to ex-PM Liz Truss have already topped £40,000.
20 Sep 2023
OECD Report: UK economy is "stuck in the slow lane"
Responding to the lastest OECD report, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Treasury and Business Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
19 Sep 2023
RAAC: Lib Dems win vote forcing govt to publish register of crumbling schools and hospitals
The Liberal Democrats have won a vote in the House of Lords this evening on an amendment forcing the Government to publish a register of schools and hospitals in serious disrepair, including those impacted by the RAAC scandal.
19 Sep 2023
Nearly 4.5 million children not seen by an NHS dentist in the past year
Over 4.4 million children in England have not been seen by an NHS dentist for at least a year, shocking new figures published by the Liberal Democrats have revealed.
18 Sep 2023
Truss refuses to apologise for mini-budget while pocketing taxpayer handouts
The Liberal Democrats have called for taxpayer-funded payouts to failed ministers to be scrapped, after Liz Truss today refused to apologise to households for the damage caused by her mini-budget.
18 Sep 2023
Truss speech on economic growth like an arsonist giving fire safety talk
Commenting on Liz Truss's expected speech at the Institute for Government on Monday 18th September, Liberal DemocratDeputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
18 Sep 2023
