The fight back against Reform starts here
Lib Dems are the official opposition to Reform on Wakefield Council
8 May 2026
Wakefield District Liberal Democrats
Wakefield Liberal Democrats fight for residents all year round, not just at election time.
Our councillors have a track record of delivering real results for their communities.
This May, the choice is clear: genuine community activism with the Liberal Democrats, or continued Labour failure and the toxic politics of Reform.
Wakefield Lib Dems call on Reform to suspend candidate
Reform UK candidate is accused of racist social media posts
2 Apr 2026
Labour block vital Wakefield Lib Dem budget amendment
Labour councillors vote down investment for Knottingley
27 Mar 2026
Wakefield Lib Dems call in Ridings demolition decision
Wakefield Lib Dem councillors bring the decision to knock down the Ridings shopping centre to scrutiny committee
23 Mar 2026
Knottingley and Ferrybridge
Lib Dems challenge Vico Homes over Care Link service
Council agrees Wakefield Lib Dem motion to stop withdrawal of Care Link service
23 Mar 2026
Knottingley and Ferrybridge
Wakefield Lib Dems secure Ferrybridge Park renovation
After four years of campaigning by Cllr. Adele Hayes and Cllr. Rachel Speak, work on the project officially began on 17th November.
12 Feb 2026
UK Lib Dem news
Health, Care & the NHS
Our plan to make Britain the safest country in the world to have a baby
We have announced a £600m rescue plan to fix maternity care, and make Britain the safest country in the world to have a baby.
26 Mar 2026
Latest UK News
A new Magna Carta to save our country from Farage
Ed Davey's Leader's Speech to Spring Conference 2026
ED
15 Mar 2026
Local Government
Local Government Finance Emergency
After years of neglect, our local councils are in financial survival mode. The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to move past emergency bailouts and deliver a sustainable future for local government.
ZF
15 Mar 2026