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
IFS analysis on NHS waiting lists shows "lasting damage" done by Conservatives
Responding to analysis by the IFS showing NHS waiting lists are highly unlikely to return to pre-pandemic levels within the next Parliament, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
28 Feb 2024
Thames Water collapse plans: Government cover up
Responding to the Financial Times front page story on Thames Water, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson and MP for Richmond Park Sarah Olney said:
28 Feb 2024
David Neal: Home Office must publish reports
Commenting on the remarks made by the former independent chief inspector of borders and immigration David Neal in today's home affairs committee, the Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael MP said:
28 Feb 2024
Lib Dems call on Conservatives to appoint Independent Islamophobia Adviser after two years of inaction
Liberal Democrat MP Christine Jardine has written to the government calling on them to appoint an Independent Adviser on Islamophobia after Conservative ministers have left the post vacant since 2022.
28 Feb 2024
Cancer survival rates: Lib Dems will put giving UK among best cancer survival rates at heart of priorities
Responding to research that shows the UK as lagging 10 to 15 years behind some other countries for cancer survival rates, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
27 Feb 2024
Lib Dems table motion calling on Parliament to rebuke Lee Anderson’s Islamophobic comments
The Liberal Democrats have tabled a censure motion, calling on Parliament to rebuke Lee Anderson’s Islamophobic remarks and calling for him to come to the House and apologise.
27 Feb 2024
Bathing Water announcement: Half-baked which does not ban sewage in swimming spots
Responding to the government announcing more designated bathing water locations, Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
27 Feb 2024
Lee Anderson: Sunak needs to condemn his comments for what they are
Responding to Rishi Sunak and Mark Harper’s latest comments on Lee Anderson this morning, LiberalDemocrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
26 Feb 2024
Ed Davey sets out plan to give UK best cancer survival rates in the world
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has unveiled a new plan to bring UK cancer survival rates in line with the best performing countries in the world, through a strategy of increasing cancer research funding and improving diagnosis and treatment.
26 Feb 2024