About Manuela

A local champion

Manuela Perteghella is the Liberal Democrat MP Stratford on Avon.  After a career in Higher Education, she was elected to Stratford on Avon District Council proudly representing her area. She was elected to Parliament on July 4th 2024.  Manuela holds a doctorate in literature and translation. She has worked for several years as a university lecturer,  published research in the field of European literature, and produced community arts projects. After 14 years of chaotic Conservative government, Stratford on Avon constituents deserve a local champion as their MP. 

“As the  MP for Stratford-on-Avon I am here to represent and help our whole community. People have voted for change and that’s what I am already working to deliver - the positive change that will get a fair deal for local people. II am fighting every day for you, your family, and our community. And I’m here for you whenever you need me.  Please get in touch with any issue you have, no matter how small. My job is to be a strong voice for our area and a hardworking champion for you and your family. Thank you for your support.”

An experienced community leader

While a District councillor for Stratford-on-Avon District Council, Manuela was first appointed as Shadow Portfolio Holder for Arts Culture and Tourism from 2020 until 2023. Later she was appointed as Parish Council Champion for the District, as Vice-chair of both the Audit and Standards committee, and of the Climate Change Panel, where she ensured the Council implemented its programme to increase the resilience of our communities to the impacts of climate change. Manuela was a trustee of her local Scout group, volunteered as a school governor for many years and was a director of a social enterprise supporting local artists in Stratford District. 

An MP with a track-record

Manuela was a hard-working councillor all year round, standing up for her constituents on several issues, and she is known for being a compassionate and caring representative who listens to residents and works collaboratively with her constituents, tiers of government and agencies to help solve issues and problems. She brings that same drive to Westminster. She takes that same ethos, enthusiasm and determination to parliament. Since her election, Manuela has campaigned on a wide range of issues, including fighting for local hospitality and tourism businesses, speaking out for rural issues including transport and the the family farm tax, and tackling knife crime and anti-social behaviour in the constituency.