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
Ed Davey embarks on battlebus tour from John O’Groats to Land’s End
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey will embark on an epic 1,343-mile tour of seats from John O’Groats to Land’s End in the final days of the general election campaign.
28 Jun 2024
Record 8.5 million pensioners paying tax: Millions hammered by "Sunak's retirement tax"
Responding to the latest HMRC figures showing that a record 8.5 million pensioners are now income taxpayers, LiberalDemocrat Treasury spokesperson, Sarah Olney said:
28 Jun 2024
Lib Dems call for VAT on kids’ toothpaste and toothbrushes to be scrapped as 1,400 children go to A&E with tooth decay last year
The Liberal Democrats have announced plans to scrap VAT on children’s toothpaste and toothbrushes as the party reveals 1,400 children have been to A&E with tooth decay issues in the last year.
27 Jun 2024
[EMBARGOED] Ed Davey calls for emergency Health and Care Budget after election to rescue NHS on the brink
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has called for an emergency Health and Care Budget within four weeks of the General Election, to rescue local health and social care services “on the brink”.
27 Jun 2024
BBC Debate: The audience spoke for the nation
Responding to tonight’s BBC debate, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats Daisy Cooper said:
27 Jun 2024
Lib Dems announce plan to give every cancer patient a dedicated specialist nurse
The Liberal Democrats have announced a plan to give every cancer patient a dedicated specialist nurse supporting them throughout their treatment.
27 Jun 2024
Gamblegate: Lib Dems demand Ethics Adviser inquiry into ministers
The Liberal Democrats have written to the Prime Minister’s Ethics Adviser demanding an investigation into the Conservative election betting scandal and whether any Ministers placed bets on the election date using inside information.
24 Jun 2024
Ed Davey launches care manifesto as nursing home costs soar by 61%
Ed Davey will today (Tuesday 25th June) launch a new manifesto for care, including calling for a cross-party commission on long-term social care funding and plans to deliver free personal care.
24 Jun 2024
Rwanda: “Immoral, costly gimmick and everyone, including top Conservatives, knows it”
Responding to the reports that James Sunderland called the Rwanda scheme ‘crap’, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael said:
24 Jun 2024