Davey on Mandelson sacking: Starmer must come before Parliament
Responding to the news that Peter Mandelson has been sacked as the UK Ambassador to the United States, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
11 Sep 2025
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Lib Dems push vote on banning loud music on public transport as new poll reveals impact of “headphone dodgers” on commuters
A new poll for the Liberal Democrats has revealed the consequences of antisocial passengers playing loud music on commuters, as the party puts its amendment to Parliament this evening on its proposals to crack down on headphone dodging.
10 Sep 2025
Ed Davey on Mandelson: Civil Service Commission must investigate if ambassador has broken diplomatic code
Responding to the latest revelations regarding Lord Mandelson’s friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, Ed Davey, Liberal Democrat leader, said:
10 Sep 2025
One in five Brits say Sunak will be gone before next General Election
A new poll commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed that over one in five (22%) UK adults say it is likely Rishi Sunak will step down as Conservative Party Leader before the next General Election after his party lost over 1,000 council seats.
26 May 2023
Bring Back Boris Rally: Classic Conservative infighting
Responding to the Bring Back Boris rally being held in Bournemouth on the 13th of May, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper said:
26 May 2023
Profiteering supermarkets: It is absolute rubbish to oppose an investigation
This morning the British Retail Consortium claimed the Liberal Democrats' call for a CMA investigation into supermarket profiteering is "absolute rubbish". In response, Liberal Democrat Rural Affairs spokesperson Tim Farron said:
26 May 2023
GDP Stats: Britain still at the back of the growth queue
Responding to the latest GDP figures which show the economy shrank in March, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
26 May 2023
Eurovision: Lib Dems call for a Ukraine cultural reconstruction fund to mark Grand Final
The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to create a ‘lasting legacy’ for this week’s Eurovision by setting up a Ukrainian cultural reconstruction fund with the UK’s European allies.
26 May 2023
Bank of England: If Hunt doesn't meet inflation target then he must go
Responding to the Bank of England's rise in interest rates and new higher than expected inflation forecasts, Liberal DemocratTreasury spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
26 May 2023
EU law bill: Conservative Party "devouring itself" while families struggle
Responding to the latest divisions in the Conservative Party over plans to scrap EU laws, Liberal Democrat Business Spokesperson Sarah Olney said:
26 May 2023
New hospitals: 2030 is pie in the sky. What a farce.
The Secretary of State for Health has given an update on the 40 new hospitals promised to communities by 2030. This is shaping up to be a disgraceful broken promise to communities across the country.
25 May 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
TransPennine: Another broken Conservative promise
Responding to the news that TransPennine Express will be brought under Government control, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Transport in the Lords, Baroness Randerson said:
11 May 2023