Manchester Lib Dems Press

Press office for the Manchester Liberal Democrats led by @JohnLeechMCR. All media enquiries: @PabloOHana

[Ben Glaze @benglaze]

EXCL: North-South divide in cash spent on #NHS patients' meals uncovered by @johnleechmcr

https://t.co/m4PFzq0sW8

[Manchester Confidential @mcrconfidential]

As a HoC select committee concludes its report in spiking, the @LibDems John Leech investigated the prevalence of needle spiking in Manchester - and found that GM has the highest rate of needle spiking reports in the country https://t.co/Iaaua6iDjP

[John Leech @johnleechmcr]

Here's why Labour don't want a Lib Dem opposition in Manchester: We expose things like this 👇

– Tax rises for the poorest
– The Homeless Tax
– One-way tickets to get rid of homeless people
– Ditching affordable housing

[John Leech @johnleechmcr]

Vote for Manchester.

[Manchester Lib Dems Press @MCRLDPress]

@LukeSavageMCR @pnoz888 @johnleechmcr Easily disproved.

[John Leech @johnleechmcr]

The rise in drug spiking and the violent intent behind it is a devastatingly urgent national issue. Venues need to step up. Read my latest investigation here 👇

https://t.co/JHhMv1lifX

[John Leech @johnleechmcr]

Here’s what our Gov doesn’t need to do more of:
–“Thoughts”
–“Standing with Ukraine”
–Lighting up buildings blue & yellow

Here’s what our Gov does need to do more of:
–Unflinching, direct action
–Harsh, targeted economic sanctions
–Immediate refuge
–Provisions
–Defence supplies

[John Leech @johnleechmcr]

Welcome to another day in Manchester where we are spending nearly ONE BILLION POUNDS on four skyscrapers with 2,000 flats and guess what? Not one is affordable. Not a single one. Zero. 0.

[John Leech @johnleechmcr]

Congratulations to @AlanGoodLD – the new councillor for Ancoats and Beswick. I can't wait to get to work with you! Thank you to everyone who voted, campaigned and supported. This is a huge win for local people and I know Alan won't let you down.

[John Leech @johnleechmcr]

Really sad to announce that our good friend Nathan Burke lost his battle with cancer today. He will be so missed by many people in and out of the Lib Dems, but especially around Chorlton where he could always be spotted getting stuck in with our clean-ups! Rest in peace, friend.

[John Leech @johnleechmcr]

Our fantastic candidate @RosieHughesMcr missed out in Chorlton this time but amazing to see an enormous swing of over 16% to the Lib Dems. Voters in Chorlton have sent a message and Labour should take note. Thank you to everyone who supported us today — we will keep up the fight.

[John Leech @johnleechmcr]

Here’s the truth about the Chorlton by-election: If Labour wins, Ryebank Fields is gone.

#Chorlton #SaveRyebankFields #RyebankFields #Ryebank

[John Leech @johnleechmcr]

Labour hold 94/96 councillors in Manchester. The destruction of space like Ryebank Fields is not going to be solved by electing another Labour councillor.

Lib Dems are the only party that have beaten Labour in Chorlton. Send a message & save Ryebank Fields: Vote @RosieHughesMcr

[John Leech @johnleechmcr]

Bad news when the Express is on at you 😬

https://t.co/HssgZowPsZ

[John Leech @johnleechmcr]

Okay, here’s what I will say about Manchester Labour: Yes, they despise scrutiny and opposition. Yes, they cover up misconduct and unacceptable behaviour. And yes, they prefer cute fountains over affordable housing and fine the homeless. BUT their Brexit record? Also not good.

[John Leech @johnleechmcr]

Read this carefully: In 2020, there were 15 cases of alleged voter fraud. 12 dismissed, 3 under review. Got that? Meanwhile, more than 3.5m people do not have photo ID. The highest number—nearly 1m—are in the North.

Our job now? Block the heck out of Voter ID.

#HandsOffOurVote

[John Leech @johnleechmcr]

Meanwhile, the Homeless Tax lives on. But sure, bubbles.

Labour priorities in action.

[John Leech @johnleechmcr]

📣 The Lib Dems are calling for Marcus Rashford to be honoured with Manchester's Freedom of the City award.

We asked for this last year, but it's now more important than ever. We must show that our whole city stands united against racist thugs👇

[Matthew Pennell @Matt_building]

He's too modest to go claiming, but John made this happen more than anyone else did 💪💪💪

[John Leech @johnleechmcr]

Want to see what happens when you try to write the Lib Dems out?