US and UK trade deal: Parliament must be given a vote
Commenting on reports that a US/UK trade deal will be announced later today, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
8 May 2025
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
VE Day: “British leadership” a “force for good” – 80 years ago and today
Marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Ed Davey, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, said:
7 May 2025
Lib Dems slam Govt as “asleep at the wheel” on tech as Labour rejects common-sense reforms to Data Bill
The Lib Dems have hit out at the Government’s ‘sell-out’ approach to tech policy as Labour MPs vote against “common-sense reforms” in the Data Bill this evening.
7 May 2025
Met Police and CCHQ party: Bailey should not be allowed to join Lords while under investigation
Responding to the news the Met Police are reopening their investigation into a party held at CCHQ, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper said:
4 Jul 2023
Lib Dem ex-leader Tim Farron raises Somerset petrol prices in Parliament
Liberal Democrat former leader Tim Farron today raised the issue of higher petrol prices in rural areas like Somerset, calling for more support for local families facing sky-high prices at the pump.
3 Jul 2023
CMA petrol prices: Bosses should be hauled into Dowing St and told to give up bonuses
Responding to the Competition and Markets Authority report on petrol retailers, which found customers have paid over £900m more in fuel costs because of weak competition, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
3 Jul 2023
Fewer than one in 14 violent assaults result in criminal being charged
Fewer than one in fourteen violent assaults last year resulted in a criminal being charged, shocking new analysis published by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
3 Jul 2023
Goldsmith: Rishi Sunak should have had the guts to sack him
Responding to Zac Goldsmith's resignation from Government, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
3 Jul 2023
NHS workforce plan: Too late for millions waiting in pain for treatment
Responding to the announcement of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
3 Jul 2023
It is only right Sunak sacks Zac Goldsmith
Responding to Zac Goldsmith being named and criticised in a new report from the Privileges Committee, Liberal DemocratLeader in the House of Lords Dick Newby said:
29 Jun 2023
Rwanda: Home Secretary should now scrap her unlawful vanity project
Commenting on the Rwanda ruling being ruled unlawful by the Court of Appeal, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael MP said:
29 Jun 2023
Privileges Committee: Sunak must order investigation into “gongs for cronies” scandal
The Liberal Democrats have called on Rishi Sunak to investigate whether any collusion took place between Boris Johnson and the MPs named in the latest privileges committee report - and commit to revoking their honours if there was.
29 Jun 2023