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
Lib Dems call on Barclay to convene a ‘Strep A Summit’ now
The Liberal Democrats have called on the Health Secretary Stephen Barclay MP to convene a ‘Strep A Summit’ immediately. Since the outbreak of Strep A in the UK, 15 children have tragically died.
9 Dec 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
NHS stats: Every day we hear horror stories of patients dying
Responding to new NHS stats which have shown a record amount of people waiting for hospital treatment and A&E waiting times at a record high in England, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
8 Dec 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Cumbrian coal mine shatters Britain's Green progress
Responding to the Government's decision to approve a new coal mine in Cumbria, Liberal Democrat MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale and Environment Spokesperson Tim Farron said:
8 Dec 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Matt Hancock should stand down now and trigger a by-election
Responding to Matt Hancock announcing he will be standing down as a MP at the next election, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper said:
8 Dec 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Scandal saga must end with ban on VIP lanes
Following the Labour Party's Humble Address to publish PPE Medpro's contracts passing unopposed in the House of Commons, Liberal Democrat Cabinet Office Spokesperson Christine Jardine said:
8 Dec 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Onshore wind: Families and pensioners could have saved money but this is too late
Responding to Rishi Sunak scrapping the ban on onshore wind to avoid another backbench rebellion, Liberal Democrat Energy and Climate Change spokesperson Wera Hobhouse MP said:
8 Dec 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Michelle Mone: Sunak's pledge of integrity "reduced to dust"
Responding to reports that Conservative Peer Michelle Mone has taken a leave of absence from the House of Lords, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper said:
8 Dec 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Lib Dems table amendment to close ‘victim-blaming” fraud loophole
MPs will today (Wednesday 7 December) debate a Liberal Democrat amendment to close a loophole that would allow banks to refuse to reimburse scam victims.
8 Dec 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Ofwat announcement: Water firms are raking in the cash whilst paying lip service to investing
Responding to Ofwat announcing today that some water companies are investing less than half of their allowances to improve the water network, Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson Tim Farron said:
8 Dec 2022
