Lib Dems call for COBRA meeting as Britain braces for second heatwave
The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to hold an urgent COBRA meeting on this week's soaring temperatures.
30 Jun 2025
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Davey: welfare review must listen to the voice of carers
Ahead of the statement on the welfare bill later today, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has said the Government’s review of the Personal Independence Payments (PIP) must listen to groups representing family carers, as well as disability charities.
30 Jun 2025
Bob Vylan: hate speech has no place at Glastonbury or in society
Responding to Bob Vylan's performance at Glastonbury on Saturday, Liberal Democrat Culture, Media and Sport Spokesperson Max Wilkinson MP said:
29 Jun 2025
The Lib Dems have criticised the Foreign Secretary’s decision to meet with China’s Vice President, Han Zheng - the so-called architect of Beijing’s crackdown in Hong Kong.
Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs spokesperson Layla Moran commented:
4 Sep 2023
Scrap bonus for Air Traffic control boss unless passengers get compensation
Air Traffic control boss, Martin Rolfe should not be entitled to any bonuses unless passengers are fully compensated for missed flights following the travel chaos that has struck UK airports this week, say the Lib Dems.
4 Sep 2023
Revealed: Postcode lottery of hospital beds as some areas have fewer per person than Mexico
The number of hospital beds in different areas of the country has been revealed through House of Commons Library research, commissioned by the Liberal Democrats.
30 Aug 2023
Lib Dems urge Cleverly to think again ahead of China visit
This week's Government meeting with China's Minister of Foreign Affairs will be the first visit of any UK Foreign Secretary to China in five years.
30 Aug 2023
Food Checks: Govt announce fifth delay in humiliating U-turn
Commenting on the most recent delay in border food checks, Liberal Democrat Treasury and Business Spokesperson Sarah Olney said:
30 Aug 2023
Scrapping nutrient neutrality is a disgraceful act
Responding to the news that the government is scrapping regulations that require new housing developments to be nutrient neutral, Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
30 Aug 2023
Water firms receive £100 million tax cut last year despite sewage scandal
New research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed water firms received almost £97.1 million in tax rebates last year after the government slashed taxes on the industry.
30 Aug 2023
Travel chaos: The government should pay compensation within 24 hours to all those affected
Commenting on the continuing travel chaos at UK airports, Liberal Democrat Transport spokesperson Wera Hobhouse MP said:
30 Aug 2023
Air traffic control: PM must hold an urgent COBRA meeting
The Liberal Democrats have urged Rishi Sunak to call an urgent COBRA meeting after UK air traffic control systems have been hit with a “technical issue.”
30 Aug 2023