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
Davey: Only way to draw a line under this scandal “is for Starmer to go”
Responding to Olly Robbin's appearance in front of the Foreign Affairs Committee where it was revealed Starmer tried to make his former Director of Communications.
22 Apr 2026
Lib Dems drag the Government “kicking and screaming” to ban phones in schools
Responding to the news that phone bans in England's schools are set to be enforced by law, Caroline Voaden MP, Liberal Democrat Schools Spokesperson, said:
22 Apr 2026
Ed Davey: Simon Case should give evidence to the Foreign Affairs Committee over Mandelson vetting
Liberal Democrat Leader, Ed Davey, has called for Simon Case, the former Cabinet Secretary to be summoned to give evidence before the Foreign Affairs Select Committee to discuss what advice he gave the Prime Minister regarding Peter Mandelson’s security c
20 Apr 2026
Daisy Cooper writes to HMRC urging investigation into Tice's Tax
The Liberal Democrats have today written to First Permanent Secretary and Chief Executive of HMRC, John-Paul Marks, asking him to investigate Richard Tice's tax affairs over concerns that public trust is being undermined by Tice's lack of transparency.
19 Apr 2026
Tice's Tax: HMRC must investigate
Responding to reports from The Sunday Times that Richard Tice failed to pay £100k in tax from his four shell companies, then donated 'big sums' to Reform through his investment firm, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader & Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP:
19 Apr 2026
Lib Dems report Prime Minister to ethics adviser for breach of Ministerial Code
The Liberal Democrats have formally reported Sir Keir Starmer to Sir Laurie Magnus for failing to notify Parliament as soon as he knew Lord Mandelson failed security vetting.
17 Apr 2026
Lib Dems: Starmer must be investigated by Privileges Committee over Mandelson vetting claims
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has called for Keir Starmer to be referred to the Privileges Committee to investigate whether he misled Parliament over the decision to overrule Mandelson’s failed security vetting.
17 Apr 2026
Davey: Starmer must go if he lied to Parliament
Responding to the Guardian’s revelation that Peter Mandelson failed vetting and the Foreign Office overruled officials to appoint him to the ambassadorship regardless, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
17 Apr 2026
Lib Dems call for American Embassy to be financially liable for any British fans turned away at World Cup
The Liberal Democrats have today called on the US Embassy to commit to reimbursing England and Scotland fans for the full cost of travel and tickets if they are unfairly denied entry due to social media posts during this summer’s World Cup.
17 Apr 2026