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
Ed Davey Autumn Speech in full
Today (Sunday 6th November) Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey will deliver a speech his Autumn speech after the party cancelled its September conference in respect to our late Queen and to join in the nation’s mourning. Please see the full text of the speech below.
6 Nov 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
PM must sack Williamson
Responding to Gavin Williamson's messages to Wendy Morton, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
5 Nov 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Philp's Manston comments show "shocking and callous complacency"
Responding to Chris Philp's comment that migrants have "cheek" for taking issue with conditions at Manston, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael said:
4 Nov 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Lib Dems call for legal right to see a GP within 7 days as millions of patients face delay
Ed Davey announces plans to give patients a legal right to see their GP within a week, or within 24 hours if in urgent need. New figures reveal a stark postcode lottery with one in four people in some areas waiting over two weeks for a GP appointment Lib Dem Leader says the Govt must increase recruitment and retention of GPs, introduce a 24/7 booking line and cut bureaucracy to free up appointments
4 Nov 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Philp's refusal to apologise shows contempt for the public
Responding to Chris Philp's refusal to apologise for his role in the mini-budget this morning, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney said:
4 Nov 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Davey: Recession warning a "badge of shame" for Rishi Sunak and Conservative government
Responding to the Bank of England's warning today that the UK is facing the longest recession on record, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
3 Nov 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Asylum seekers abandoned - Braverman failing in her duty as Home Secretary
The Liberal Democrats have warned that Home Secretary Suella Braverman is “failing in her duty” as Home Secretary, after reports asylum seekers have been left stranded in central London by the Home Office.
3 Nov 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Bank of England rate rise: Chancellor must address the country
Commenting ahead of today's interest rate decision from the Bank of England, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
3 Nov 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Matt Hancock should lose his MP salary while he's in the jungle
Responding to the news that Matt Hancock has lost the Conservative whip because he is appearing on "I'm a Celebrity", Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
1 Nov 2022
