Davey: Burnham is risking a repeat of the Winter Fuel Payment fiasco
Responding to Andy Burnham's speech at Labour Conference, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
29 Sep 2026
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Lib Dems call for emergency COBRA meeting following RAF Fairford security breach
The Liberal Democrats have today called on the Government to convene a COBRA meeting, following the suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford over the weekend. Liberal Democrat Defence Spokesperson, James MacCleary MP, said:
28 Sep 2026
Faith in courts must be restored as backlog hits record high
Responding to the backlog of crown court cases reaching new highs in England and Wales, Liberal Democrat Justice Spokesperson, Jess Brown-Fuller MP, said:
24 Sep 2026
Craig Williams betting scandal: Lib Dems call for Cabinet Office inquiry
The Liberal Democrats have called on Rishi Sunak to order a Cabinet Office inquiry into reports his aide and Conservative candidate Craig Williams placed a bet on the date of the General Election.
13 Jun 2024
Liberal Democrats announce National Food Strategy to cut food prices and back British Farmers
The Liberal Democrats will today (Friday 14th June) announce plans for a new National Food Strategy to tackle rising food prices by supporting British farmers.
13 Jun 2024
Rise in NHS waiting lists: Sunak needs to apologise to patients for record of failure
Responding to the latest figures showing NHS waiting lists have risen to 7.6 million, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson Daisy Cooper said:
13 Jun 2024
Sky Leaders' Debate: Sunak "out of touch" on NHS waiting lists
Responding to the Sky Leaders' Debate, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
13 Jun 2024
Conservatives: Record of failure on defence
Commenting on the Conservative Party's defence measures announcement, Liberal Democrat Defence Spokesperson Richard Foord said:
13 Jun 2024
Craig Williams bet on election date: Sunak must suspend him
Commenting on the allegations regarding Rishi Sunak's parliamentary aide Craig Williams gambling on the date of the election, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper said:
13 Jun 2024
Thames Triathletes sickness: Environment Agency investigation needed
Responding to reports of triathletes becoming sick after swimming in the River Thames, Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson Tim Farron said:
12 Jun 2024
Davey: Too many cancer patients waiting too long to start treatment
Responding to two major reports on the state of NHS cancer care, Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said:
12 Jun 2024
Ed Davey calls for young carers to receive education support as latest TV broadcast released
The latest policy announcement comes as Ed Davey’s new Party Election Broadcast airs tonight on BBC and ITV, with the party leader hearing from carers.
12 Jun 2024