Lib Dems call for COBRA meeting as Britain braces for second heatwave
The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to hold an urgent COBRA meeting on this week's soaring temperatures.
30 Jun 2025
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Davey: welfare review must listen to the voice of carers
Ahead of the statement on the welfare bill later today, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has said the Government’s review of the Personal Independence Payments (PIP) must listen to groups representing family carers, as well as disability charities.
30 Jun 2025
Bob Vylan: hate speech has no place at Glastonbury or in society
Responding to Bob Vylan's performance at Glastonbury on Saturday, Liberal Democrat Culture, Media and Sport Spokesperson Max Wilkinson MP said:
29 Jun 2025
Two million patient admissions at NHS hospitals with crumbling roofs last year
There were a staggering two million patient admissions at hospitals with crumbling roofs at risk of collapse last year, new analysis by the Liberal Democrats has found.
13 Mar 2023
Hunt's budget set to be "more hot air and no real or urgent help"
Responding to Jeremy Hunt's appearance on the Sunday morning political shows, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
13 Mar 2023
Davey: Richard Sharp must resign
The Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey has called on Richard Sharp to resign.
13 Mar 2023
Lineker: Today is a reminder that we need a properly independent BBC
Commenting on the news Gary Lineker has been told to step back from presenting Match of the Day, Liberal Democrat DCMS spokesperson Jamie Stone MP said:
13 Mar 2023
BP boss pay doubles: Sunak must bring in bonus tax now
The Liberal Democrats have demanded that the government bring in a tax on the bonuses of oil and gas company bosses, following the news that the chief executive of BP’s pay doubled to £10m.
10 Mar 2023
ONS Stats: Economy still suffering consequences of Conservatives
Responding to the latest ONS GDP figures from January 2023, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:v
10 Mar 2023
Davey: Shell boss £10m pay packet shows need for "bonanza bonus" tax
The Liberal Democrats have reiterated their calls for a tax on the bonuses of oil and gas company bosses, following the news that the former chief executive of Shell’s pay rose more than 50% to nearly £10m in 2022.
9 Mar 2023
Coram Childcare Survey: Time to invest properly in our children's future
In response to the Coram Family and Childcare annual survey which showed an increase of 5.6% in part-time childcare costs and 7% fewer local areas reporting sufficient childcare places for children under two, Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson Munira Wilson said:
9 Mar 2023
Steve Brine must stand down from Health Select Committee amid sleaze scandal
Responding to reports by the Daily Telegraph that Chair of the Health Select Committee Steve Brine, lobbied the NHS Chief Executive on behalf of a company paying him, Liberal Democrat Health spokesperson Daisy Cooper said:
9 Mar 2023