Wigan, Leigh and Makerfield Lib Dems

17/06/2026

The cost of living is forcing people to make difficult choices.

One resident told us they've kept their heating at just 17°C all winter, reaching for an extra jumper instead of turning it up.

People deserve better than this.

Jake Austin, Lib Dem candiate for Makerfield by-election

17/06/2026

I'm running in the Makerfield by-election because local people deserve better.

While others focus on division and political games, I'm focused on the issues that matter: saving the NHS, tackling the cost of living and restoring proper community policing.

Jake Austin, Lib Dem candidate for Makerfield by-election

17/06/2026

Hindley is where I grew up, where my family put down roots, and where I learned the value of community.

That's why I'm standing in the Makerfield by-election: to protect our green spaces and make sure every child gets the opportunities they deserve.

Jake Austin, Lib Dem candidate for Makerfield by-election

16/06/2026

Residents across Makerfield tell me the same thing: the cost of living is hitting hard.

We have a plan to cut fuel duty, lower public transport fares and break the link between gas and electricity prices to bring down bills.

Jake Austin, Lib Dem Candidate for Makerfield by-election

15/06/2026

Gas and electricity prices keep rising, and households are paying the price.

That's because electricity prices are still tied to the cost of gas. Even as we invest in cheaper renewable energy, bills remain higher.

Jake Austin, Liberal Democrat candidate for Makerfield, on the plan to break the link between gas and electricity prices.

15/06/2026

Everyone deserves to feel safe. Years of cuts to local policing have left communities paying the price.

The Liberal Democrats will restore real community policing in Makerfield and across the country.

Jake Austin, Liberal Democrat candidate for the Makerfield by-election.

10/06/2026

No one should have to choose between heating and eating.

Liberal Democrats have an ambitious plan to cut the cost of energy bills and bring down the cost of living.

Jake Austin, Lib Dem candidate for the Makerfield by-election 🔶

22/05/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED: Jake Austin is the Liberal Democrat candidate in the Makerfield by-election.🔶

Born and raised in Hindley, Jake will champion the issues that matter most to people: cutting the cost of living, protecting our natural environment and supporting our local high streets and businesses.

04/05/2026

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/politics/liberal-democrat-leader-sir-ed-davey-addresses-wigan-residents-ahead-of-the-may-7-local-elections-8444933

Ahead of the local elections on May 7, we offered the leaders of each of the main parties standing in Wigan the chance to tell us about themselves. Today we have Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey.

18/04/2026

We’re calling for immediate action to tackle the cost of Trump’s war and keep Britain moving.