Covid report: Govt must tackle crisis in our NHS, as matter of national security
Responding to the Covid inquiry report, in which it reveals that the NHS was close to collapse, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson Helen Morgan MP said:
19 Mar 2026
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Interest rates: “Trump-flation” forcing people to face “eyewatering” mortgage hikes
Responding to the Bank of England’s decision to hold interest rates at 3.75%, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson, Daisy Cooper MP, said:
19 Mar 2026
Lib Dems demand Government publish legal advice relating to deployment of UK military in the Strait of Hormuz
The Liberal Democrats have today written to the Attorney General to call for him to publish the full legal advice he shares with the Government concerning the possible deployment of UK armed forces in the Strait of Hormuz.
19 Mar 2026
Over 500 infrastructure incidents at delayed hospitals last year which now are “hanging by a thread”
There were more than 500 infrastructure and estate incidents last year at hospitals where construction as part of the New Hospital Programme will be delayed, research by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
25 Jan 2025
NHS: “bonfire” of targets shows shocking lack of ambition for patients
Responding to a report in the Times that the government is set to scrap half of NHS targets, Liberal Democrat Health and Social Care spokesperson Helen Morgan MP said:
25 Jan 2025
A&E deaths: "Sickening” new analysis reveals deadly consequences of broken NHS as Lib Dems call for inquiry
Responding to new analysis of ONS data which suggests that more than 50,000 people died last year after long A&E waits, Liberal Democrat Health and Social Care spokesperson Helen Morgan MP said:
24 Jan 2025
US trade tariffs: Trump doesn't listen to "please"
Responding to the the Business Secretary's comments about Trump trade tariffs this morning, Daisy Cooper MP, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson, said:
24 Jan 2025
NHS stats: government must convene COBRA amid surge in norovirus cases
Responding to the latest NHS stats showing norovirus levels in hospitals to be 80% higher than last year with bed occupancy standing at 96%, well above the 85% that is considered safe, Liberal Democrat Health and Social Care spokesperson Helen Morgan MP
23 Jan 2025
Government ruling out customs scheme with EU is an “act of economic negligence”
Responding to the Government appearing to rule out the EU’s proposal of the UK joining a European customs area this morning, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
23 Jan 2025
OBR Report: Farm tax will penalise farmers for practically no benefit
OBR Report: Farm tax will penalise farmers for practically no benefit
22 Jan 2025
Borrowing figures: Another sign the Chancellor's Budget has not worked
Responding to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showing UK borrowing has hit its highest December level for four years, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson, Daisy Cooper MP said:
22 Jan 2025
Southport Inquiry: Must get us answers to avoid future failures
Commenting after Starmer's press conference following the government's announcement of an inquiry into the Southport murders, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
21 Jan 2025