Manuela Perteghella
Liberal Democrat · Stratford-on-Avon
FULL PROFILEManuela Perteghella is the Liberal Democrat MP for Stratford-on-Avon, first elected in 2024. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Education and skills · Disability rights and social care · Animal welfare · Digital access and connectivity · EU-UK relations
Positions
Further Education — Increase funding and simplify post-16 system
strong
Disability Rights — Strengthen support for complex needs and PIP assessments
strong
Animal Welfare — Require imports to meet UK welfare standards
moderate
Digital Access — Classify as basic utility with timely broadband connection
moderate
EU Relations — Support UK-EU defence and security cooperation
moderate
Social Care Reform — Ensure reform supports disabled people with complex needs
moderate
Care Experience — Classify as protected characteristic
weak
NHS Staff Protection — Increase prosecution rates for assaults on NHS staff
weak
Reasoning Style
Evidence-based and constituency-focused, drawing on academic background to make detailed policy arguments. Combines practical concerns about implementation (funding, timelines) with principled stances on rights and inclusion. Frequently cites specific data and statistics to support arguments.
Background
Dr Perteghella is an Italo-British academic who specialised in the translation and adaptation of drama and poetry before entering parliament. Her academic expertise in Shakespeare and literary translation brought her to Stratford-on-Avon, where she became the first woman ever elected to represent the constituency.