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
International Affairs
Trump and the Wider World
The international stage has been shaken by a series of reckless and illegal actions from Donald Trump’s White House. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new motion to bolster our national defence and strengthen our alliances with reliable partners.
CM
by Calum Miller
15 Mar 2026
Children & Families
A digital world fit for the next generation
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
VC
15 Mar 2026
Defence
Britain’s nuclear deterrent depends on Trump. It’s time to change that
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
ED
14 Mar 2026