Covid report: Govt must tackle crisis in our NHS, as matter of national security
Responding to the Covid inquiry report, in which it reveals that the NHS was close to collapse, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson Helen Morgan MP said:
19 Mar 2026
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Interest rates: “Trump-flation” forcing people to face “eyewatering” mortgage hikes
Responding to the Bank of England’s decision to hold interest rates at 3.75%, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson, Daisy Cooper MP, said:
19 Mar 2026
Lib Dems demand Government publish legal advice relating to deployment of UK military in the Strait of Hormuz
The Liberal Democrats have today written to the Attorney General to call for him to publish the full legal advice he shares with the Government concerning the possible deployment of UK armed forces in the Strait of Hormuz.
19 Mar 2026
Almost half of Brits say they would never swim in the sea - with the number rising sharply amid sewage scandal
Nearly one in two (44%) people say they would never swim in the sea during the summer, with that number rising sharply by six-percentage points in just two years, despite the Government’s new target to halve sewage spills by 2030, a shocking new poll comm
4 Aug 2025
Davey: PM should host a ‘maple leaf meeting’ economic summit of Commonwealth states to stand with Canada against Trump tariffs
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has called on the Prime Minister to host a Commonwealth economic summit to boost economic ties and stand with Canadian allies against Donald Trump’s tariffs.
1 Aug 2025
Trump drug price row: Government must convene taskforce and put emergency plans in place to protect NHS
Responding to news overnight that Donald Trump has written to major pharmaceutical companies, including AstraZeneca and GSK, demanding lower drug prices in the US paid for by higher prices elsewhere, Liberal Democrat Cabinet Office Spokesperson Sarah Olne
1 Aug 2025
Lib Dems demand cap on SEND providers profits as top firms rake in £100m
The top private equity companies providing SEND schooling have made combined profits of over £100m a year, with some making margins of over 20%, House of Commons Library research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
31 Jul 2025
Ministers "burying their heads in the sand" - Lib Dems respond to Starmer small business announcement
Speaking in response to Keir Starmer's announcement about cracking down on late payments to small businesses, Liberal Democrat Business Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
31 Jul 2025
Davey: Govt must launch full investigation into ATC technical fault
Responding to reports that all outbound UK flights were hit by an air traffic control technical issue leading to delays, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
30 Jul 2025
Lib Dems: “If Trump really loves Scotland, why is he hammering Scotch whisky with tariffs?”
Commenting on Donald Trump saying “we love Scotland” while opening a new Aberdeenshire golf course, Liberal Democrat Scotland Spokesperson Susan Murray said:
29 Jul 2025
Davey calls for Lord Hermer to publish legal advice on Gazan aid blockade
Commenting ahead of a Cabinet recall on the conflict in the Middle East, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has called for the Attorney General Lord Hermer to publish his legal advice to the Government, saying:
29 Jul 2025
Davey on Southport attacks one year on: We are a caring country not one of thuggery
Reflecting on the one year anniversary of the Southport attacks, Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey said:
28 Jul 2025