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
Braverman: What on earth will it take for Sunak to do the right thing?
The Liberal Democrats have called on the Prime Minister to sack Suella Braverman after what looks like her latest breach of the Ministerial Code.
10 Nov 2023
NHS waiting lists: Sunak’s pledge lies in tatters
NHS waiting lists have reached a new record high of 7.8 million. It means that the waiting lists have grown every month since Rishi Sunak made his pledge in January that they would fall.
9 Nov 2023
Sharp rise in mortgage arrears should “ring alarm bells in Downing Street”
There has been an 18% rise in homeowners in mortgage arrears over the past year, the latest UK Finance figures have revealed.
9 Nov 2023
Ed Davey calls for Braverman to be sacked
Responding to Suella Braverman accusing the police of bias towards protest groups, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
9 Nov 2023
Braverman article: Home Sec is running a leadership campaign, not her department
Responding to Suella Braverman's article in the Times in which she says that "there is a perception that senior police officers play favourites when it comes to protesters", Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson Alistair Carmichael MP said:
8 Nov 2023
Health Secretary must be accountable for mouth cancer link to lack of dental care
The Liberal Democrats are calling for the Health Secretary Steve Barclay to come to Parliament to explain the latest statistics showing the link between dentist shortages and mouth cancer.
8 Nov 2023
Ofwat on exec pay: Toothless regulator needs to ban bonuses
Responding to the latest announcement by the water industry regulator Ofwat, which rules out banning executive bonuses despite the sewage scandal, Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
8 Nov 2023
Lib Dems plan to amend King's Speech with New Hospitals Bill as Trusts left with no money
EMBARGO: 22:30 TUESDAY 7th NOVEMBER FOIs reveal Trusts due to build new hospitals have been transferred no money, or just 10%...
8 Nov 2023
King's speech: Cheap gimmicks and reheated policies from a Conservative Party out of ideas
Responding to the King's Speech today, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
8 Nov 2023
