Lib Dems call on RAF to ‘lead the way’ on Gaza airdrops
In response to the news that Israel will allow foreign countries to drop aid into Gaza, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for International Development Monica Harding MP said:
25 Jul 2025
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Davey urges PM to pressure Trump on ending the humanitarian disaster in Gaza
Ed Davey has written to the Prime Minister urging him to work with President Trump to bring an end to the humanitarian disaster in Gaza ahead of the US President’s visit to the UK this weekend.
25 Jul 2025
Doctors strike: Lib Dems call for patients to be sent to private hospitals to ease impact
The Liberal Democrats are calling for an NHS Strike Resilience Plan, using private hospitals for some elective treatments to ensure no patient gets bumped down a waitlist further.
25 Jul 2025
Some areas see more than one in 10 waiting over a month for a GP appointment as “stark postcode lottery” revealed
One in 10 waits for GP appointments were longer than a month in some areas with a record 20.5 million waits of at least 28 days or longer last year, research by the House of Commons Library, commissioned by the Liberal Democrats, has revealed.
9 Apr 2025
Davey on tariff pause: this is Trump's Liz Truss moment
Responding to news that Donald Trump has paused higher tariffs against most countries for 90 days, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
9 Apr 2025
Ed Davey: Farage owes steelworkers an apology for cheering on Trump
Responding to the ongoing speculation over the future of British Steel, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
9 Apr 2025
Half of Brits less likely to buy US goods after Trump tariffs as public overwhelmingly backs a ‘Buy British’ campaign
Half of UK adults say they are now less likely to buy American products in the wake of Donald Trump’s tariffs on the UK, a shocking new poll commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
8 Apr 2025
Starmer confirms online safety on the table in Trump trade talks: Parliament must be given a vote
Responding to the Prime Minister confirming at today's Liaison Committee hearing that online safety commitments and the tech tax are on the table in talks over a trade deal with Trump, Calum Miller MP, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, said:
8 Apr 2025
Chancellor rejects calls for a “Buy British” campaign in “insult” to businesses on the brink
Responding to the Chancellor rejecting Liberal Democrat calls for a ‘Buy British’ campaign as “inward looking”, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
8 Apr 2025
GP recruitment crisis: "far too many still struggling" for appointments
Responding to the Government's announcement that they've recruited 1,500 new GPs, Helen Morgan MP, Liberal Democrat Health and Care Spokesperson, said:
8 Apr 2025
Davey calls for extra bank holiday to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day
The Liberal Democrats are calling for an additional bank holiday to commemorate next month’s 80th anniversary of the Allied victory in Europe.
8 Apr 2025
Davey on Starmer speech: “End this trade war through strength not timidity”
Responding to the Prime Minister’s speech on supporting UK businesses following Trump’s tariffs, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
7 Apr 2025