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
National News
North Hertfordshire
Lib Dems call for 'grey belt' planning policy change
Liberal Democrats call for North Herts District Council to challenge the Labour government's proposals on 'grey belt' planning policy to give greater protection for green field sites and deliver affordable and socially rented homes in new developments.
30 Jan 2026
Liverpool care workers deserve the living wage
Lib Dem Deputy Leader Liz Makinson has voiced concerns that a demand for a 4% uplift in council funding to the private residential care sector does not come with a commitment from our care sector to pay care workers the NLW rather than the minimum wage.
30 Jan 2026
Vulnerable Children
Local Authority Children’s Services are Rotting from Within
Sara Sharif’s death was not a one-off tragedy but the most horrific consequence of a children’s services system in decay. Will Forster MP sets out why “Good” is nowhere near good enough — and why urgent government intervention is needed.
WF
30 Jan 2026
Crime
Lib Dems call for ‘Operation Ironclad’ to bring the hammer down on tool thieves
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey: "When someone has their tools stolen, it doesn’t just impact their work. It can have a catastrophic impact on their livelihood."
30 Jan 2026
Manchester
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, pledging to champion local issues that matter most to residents.
30 Jan 2026
