GDP: Government asleep behind the wheel
Responding to the latest GDP figures, which show the UK's economy contracted by 0.1% in April, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
12 Jun 2026
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Lib Dems plan to table a Humble Address forcing Government to come clean on Defence Investment Plan shambles
The Liberal Democrats plan to table a Humble Address motion in Parliament to force the Government to publish all hidden documents and minutes exposing the “dysfunction and discord” behind the delayed Defence Investment Plan (DIP).
12 Jun 2026
Davey: Conservatives openly planning to put Nigel Farage into Number 10
Responding to Kemi Badenoch’s admission in the Spectator that she would put Nigel Farage in Number 10 if he fell short of a majority, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
11 Jun 2026
NHS satisfaction survey: Govt can't be trusted with NHS
Responding to the British Social Attitudes survey on NHS satisfaction, Liberal Democrat Health and Social Care spokesperspon Daisy Cooper MP said:
27 Mar 2024
Lib Dems welcome motion passed by UN Security Council
Responding to the UN Security Council calling for an "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Layla Moran MP said:
26 Mar 2024
Cameron must address the Commons not just Tory MPs on 1922 Committee
Commenting on the reports that the only Conservative MPs on the 1922 Committee will be given the opportunity to question Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron this afternoon, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Layla Moran MP said:
26 Mar 2024
Almost 9,000 staff leave Environment Agency following cuts and low morale
Data obtained and analysed by the Liberal Democrats has revealed the staggering leaving rates of staff at the Environment Agency.
26 Mar 2024
Triple lock: Shameless election trick by the Conservatives after tax hikes
Responding to Jeremy Hunt announcing the pensions triple lock will be in the next Conservative manifesto, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
26 Mar 2024
Ed Davey statement regarding The Princess of Wales
Responding to the Princess of Wales’ video statement, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey MP said:
26 Mar 2024
Interest rates: Families are still facing a mortgage cliff edge
Responding to the Bank of England's decision to keep interest rates at 5.25%, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
21 Mar 2024
WASPI: Govt must give compensation
Responding to the report released today by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombundsman, that recommended that the government should compensate women affected, Liberal Democrat Chief Whip Wendy Chamberlain MP said:
21 Mar 2024
Ed Davey launches local election campaign with hourglass stunt
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has launched his party’s English local elections campaign with an hourglass stunt, declaring “Time’s running out for Rishi Sunak”, and calling on the country to vote for change in May.
21 Mar 2024