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
Liberal Democrats seek to strengthen new anti-SLAPPs legislation
The Liberal Democrats are proposing to strengthen a government backed Private Members Bill.
23 Feb 2024
Energy Charter Treaty: Govt finally listens to Lib Dem calls after months of delay
Responding to the news that the UK will withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty, Liberal Democrat Climate and Energy spokesperson, Wera Hobhouse MP said:
22 Feb 2024
Ceasefire vote: We need an urgent end to humanitarian catastrophe
Responding to the series of votes in Parliament regarding a ceasefire in the Israel Gaza conflict, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
22 Feb 2024
NAO report: Rural communities left in the slow lane
Responding to a new National Audit Office report which says it is unclear whether the government's programme to expand connectivitiy in rural areas will be delivered on time, Liberal Democrat Media spokesperson, Jamie Stone MP said:
22 Feb 2024
David Neal sacked: A Conservative government terrified of proper scrutiny
Responding to the news that the Home Office has sacked Immigration Chief Inspector David Neal, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael MP said:
21 Feb 2024
Staunton Badenoch row: Lib Dems demand ethics adviser investigation
The Lib Dems have demanded an investigation by the ethics adviser into whether Kemi Badenoch broke the ministerial code, over her claims that Henry Staunton’s allegations the government has stalled compensation payments were “completely false.”
21 Feb 2024
Gove hospitality and PPE contracts: Ethics advisor investigation needed
Commenting on reports in the Guardian that Michael Gove failed to register hospitality with donor whose firm he referred for PPE contracts, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
21 Feb 2024
Water inspections: Election giveaways won't fool anybody
Responding to the government's announcement on water inspections, Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
21 Feb 2024
Farmers are revolting against the Govt
Ahead of Rishi Sunak attending the NFU conference today, the Liberal Democrats have slammed the Government’s record on everything from the level of food waste caused by staff shortages to the undercutting of farmers in the New Zealand and Australia trade.
21 Feb 2024