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 urge Cleverly to think again ahead of China visit
This week's Government meeting with China's Minister of Foreign Affairs will be the first visit of any UK Foreign Secretary to China in five years.
30 Aug 2023
Food Checks: Govt announce fifth delay in humiliating U-turn
Commenting on the most recent delay in border food checks, Liberal Democrat Treasury and Business Spokesperson Sarah Olney said:
30 Aug 2023
Scrapping nutrient neutrality is a disgraceful act
Responding to the news that the government is scrapping regulations that require new housing developments to be nutrient neutral, Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
30 Aug 2023
Water firms receive £100 million tax cut last year despite sewage scandal
New research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed water firms received almost £97.1 million in tax rebates last year after the government slashed taxes on the industry.
30 Aug 2023
Travel chaos: The government should pay compensation within 24 hours to all those affected
Commenting on the continuing travel chaos at UK airports, Liberal Democrat Transport spokesperson Wera Hobhouse MP said:
30 Aug 2023
Air traffic control: PM must hold an urgent COBRA meeting
The Liberal Democrats have urged Rishi Sunak to call an urgent COBRA meeting after UK air traffic control systems have been hit with a “technical issue.”
30 Aug 2023
Ed Davey makes 4th Mid Bedfordshire visit and calls for GP funding boost
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey will today (Tuesday 29th September) become the first Party Leader to visit Mid Bedfordshire since Nadine Dorries officially resigned.
30 Aug 2023
Sunak must recall Parliament and call Mid Bedfordshire by-election now
The Liberal Democrats have urged Rishi Sunak to recall Parliament so the Mid Bedfordshire by-election can be called immediately.
30 Aug 2023
Nadine Dorries resigns: The people of Mid Bedfordshire deserve better than this circus act
Responding to the news that Nadine Dorries has finally sent her resignation letter to the Prime Minister, Liberal DemocratLeader Ed Davey said:
27 Aug 2023
