PM press conference ignored worries of Brits fearing spiralling costs of Trump’s war, says Davey
Responding to the Prime Minister’s press conference, Ed Davey, Liberal Democrat Leader, said:
5 Mar 2026
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Petrol Price Rise: Fuel giants may be "on the hook" for “ripping off consumers”
Responding to the recent increases in fuel prices at petrol stations across the country, Daisy Cooper MP, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson, said:
5 Mar 2026
South West Water: Cryptosporidium outbreak is appalling admission of failure
Following South West Water pleading guilty to supplying water 'unfit for human consumption' after a Cryptosporidium outbreak in Brixham, Devon in 2024 that left 143 people sick, Liberal Democrat Environment Spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
5 Mar 2026
Lib Dems to introduce legislation to proscribe the IRGC
As the conflict in the Middle East continues, the Liberal Democrats will be bringing forward legislation to urgently proscribe the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
3 Mar 2026
Spring statement: Govt must commit to reaching 3% of GDP for defence spending by 2030
Responding to today's Spring Statement, Liberal Democrat Defence Spokesperson James MacCleary MP said:
3 Mar 2026
An extra one million pensioners to be hit by Labour’s stealth taxes unless Chancellor acts
An extra one million pensioners are to be dragged into paying income tax over the next four years due to Labour’s stealth taxes, the Office for Budgetary Responsibility forecasts published as part of today’s Spring Statement said.
3 Mar 2026
Spring Statement: Chancellor has “wasted a chance to turn things around”
Responding to the Spring Statement, Daisy Cooper MP, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson and Deputy Leader, said:
3 Mar 2026
US Pharma deal: US ambassador must apologise to medicines watchdog head
Commenting on reports that Trump’s ambassador to UK rebukes head of medicines watchdog over drug pricing, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson Helen Morgan MP said:
3 Mar 2026
Spring Statement: Critical moment for our national and economic security
Commenting ahead of the Government’s Spring Statement, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson, Daisy Cooper MP said:
2 Mar 2026
Davey: Only right tax exiles start paying taxes to fund the Armed Forces
Liberal Democrat Leader, Ed Davey has today challenged Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in the Chamber and called for tax exiles to start paying taxes to fund the Armed Forces, as they protect British citizens around the world.
2 Mar 2026
Lib Dems urge Reeves to scrap fuel duty hike as Iran war leads to soaring petrol prices
The Liberal Democrats are calling on Rachel Reeves to cancel her planned fuel duty increase in tomorrow’s Spring Statement, warning that the conflict in Iran could push petrol prices to record highs.
2 Mar 2026
Davey: Starmer needs to get on the phone to Trump
Responding to the US strikes in Iran, Ed Davey, Liberal Democrat Leader, said:
1 Mar 2026