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
“Year of the squeezed middle”: Families face £4,700 hit from soaring taxes, mortgages and bills in 2024
The Liberal Democrats have warned that 2024 is set to be the “year of the squeezed middle,” as analysis by the party reveals families are facing a typical hit of over £4,700 from soaring taxes, mortgages and shopping bills this year.
4 Jan 2024
Ed Davey launches “Tory Removal Service” poster as he calls for May 2024 election
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has unveiled a new ‘Tory Removal Service’ campaign poster, as he announces a new plan to force a May 2024 election and stop Rishi Sunak clinging on to power.
3 Jan 2024
Darts final must be free to air TV
Responding to the news that Luke Littler has made it to the Darts World Championships final, Liberal Democrat Culture & Sports Spokesperson Jamie Stone MP said:
2 Jan 2024
Ed Davey to campaign in Surrey including Hunt and Gove's seats as he vows to “tear down the Blue Wall”
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey will today (Wednesday 3rd January) kick off the New Year with a campaigning drive across marginal seats in Surrey, including in Jeremy Hunt and Michael Gove’s constituencies.
2 Jan 2024
Revealed: Over 1,200 police officers fail fitness test
Over 1,200 police officers in England and Wales have failed fitness tests so far this year, data uncovered by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
2 Jan 2024
Bike theft “decriminalised” as 350,000 cases go unsolved since 2019
The Liberal Democrats have warned that bike theft has effectively been “decriminalised”, after the party’s analysis reveals a staggering 350,000 bike cases have gone unsolved since 2019.
2 Jan 2024
Cummings’ secret meetings with Sunak: Inquiry needed into potential breach of Ministerial Code
The Liberal Democrats have called for an official inquiry into whether Rishi Sunak breached the Ministerial Code by failing to declare meetings he held with Dominic Cummings last July and in December 2022.
2 Jan 2024
Poll finds Brits turn to “DIY Doctor” after failing to secure face-to-face GP appointment
Shocking new poll reveals Brits unable to see a GP are turning to carrying out medical treatment on themselves or self-prescribing medication
2 Jan 2024
Ed Davey’s New Year message: “Beating the Conservatives isn’t enough”
Ed Davey will ring in the New Year with a call to “transform the nature of British politics for good.”
2 Jan 2024
