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
Federal Party Press Releases
Sewage: Govt Minister refuses to protect clean water regulations
Today, the Liberal Democrats held up proceedings in the Committee Stage of the Retained EU Law Bill to save regulations that protect both swimmers and wildlife from sewage and other water pollution.
1 Mar 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Fuel poverty figures reveal over 7 million household struggling with energy bills
New fuel poverty statistics have revealed millions of households are struggling to afford their energy bills.
28 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
A&E wait times: "Patients are dying in their droves"
Commenting on the Royal College of Emergency Medicine's new data revealing that there were 23,003 excess deaths in 2022 due A&E wait times, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
28 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
NI Deal: Conservative MPs should put country before party
In response to the announcement of the new Northern Ireland Protocol deal, Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said:
28 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Ofgem price cap shows govt can cut bills in April
Responding to this morning's Ofgem announcement that the energy price cap has been reduced to £3,280 for the average household, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey MP said:
27 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Raab bullying investigation: Sunak must show backbone and suspend him
Responding to Dominic Raab's comments this morning about the investigation into bullying allegations against him, Liberal Democrat Chief Whip Wendy Chamberlain said:
27 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Elderly fraud victims losing £1m a day to “tidal wave” of scams
Elderly fraud victims are facing a “tidal wave of scams” with losses of over £1 million a day, shocking new figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats have revealed.
27 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Ed Davey: Cut energy bills in April and bring in “bonanza bonus” tax on oil and gas bosses
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey is demanding the Chancellor cancels plans to hike the average household energy bill by £500 in April, and cuts people’s bills instead, combined with a new energy support package for businesses, schools and hospitals.
27 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Ukraine anniversary: Ed Davey pays tribute to Ukrainian heroes
On the one year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said:
27 Feb 2023
