Rated 16: Lib Dems Plan Age Ratings for Social Media
The Liberal Democrats have today unveiled a new policy to protect children online, through film-style age ratings of up to 18 for harmful social media platforms.
16 Jan 2026
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Jenrick joins Reform UK: This was a conman introducing a charlatan
Responding to the news that Robert Jenrick has joined Reform UK, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
15 Jan 2026
A&E trolley waits the worst in NHS history
Latest data from the NHS reveals that 2025 recorded the worst trolley waits in their history, with over 554,018 waits of over 12 hours. This follows Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey's PMQ yesterday where he raised an example of a 71 year old woman with ca
15 Jan 2026
Govt sewage plan: Too weak and feeble. It's time to get a grip and hit water firms where it hurts.
Responding to reports of the government putting an end to water firms self-monitoring sewage spills, and finally considering action on bonuses, Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
25 Jan 2024
Water regulator wined and dined by water firms
A Freedom of Information Request by the Liberal Democrats has found OfWat has received numerous hospitality gifts from the firms it regulates. The Liberal Democrats have called for OfWat to be abolished.
24 Jan 2024
Royal Mail Ofcom Review: "We shouldn't be receiving a second class service"
Commenting on the review released this morning by Ofcom suggesting that Royal Mail could reduce the number of letter delivery days from 6 to 5 or 3 days a week, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
24 Jan 2024
Simon Clarke and Sunak soap opera: A fourth PM without an election would be “ludicrous”
Responding to Simon Clarke calling on Rishi Sunak to be replaced as Prime Minister, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
24 Jan 2024
Davey on Houthi strikes: Vital Parliament has its say
Responding to the latest set of strikes on the Houthi rebels, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
24 Jan 2024
Lucy Frazer: Attack on BBC a desperate distraction
Responding to the Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer's comments this morning regarding the BBC the Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Culture, Media and Sport Jamie Stone MP said:
22 Jan 2024
Panorama Report: Crumbling schools left in the cold
Responding to the BBC Panorama report which revealed that crumbling schools are plagued by leaks and the cold, Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson Munira Wilson MP said:
22 Jan 2024
GP funding slashed by £350 million since 2019 as patients left waiting weeks for an appointment
Funding for GP practices has been slashed by £350 million in real terms since 2019, House of Commons Library research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
22 Jan 2024
UK Stats Authority criticises Sunak over asylum backlog claim
The UK Statistics Authority (UKSA) has criticised Rishi Sunak over his claim to have “cleared” the asylum backlog earlier this month, despite the latest figures showing the total backlog of asylum cases is over 99,000.
22 Jan 2024
