VE Day: “British leadership” a “force for good” – 80 years ago and today
Marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Ed Davey, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, said:
7 May 2025
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
UK-India trade deal: Government risks “undercutting” British businesses with “half-baked” national insurance plans
The Indian government has said that the agreed trade deal with the UK has secured an “unprecedented achievement” through negotiating an exemption for Indian workers and their employers from paying national insurance contributions.
7 May 2025
Lib Dems tell Government to stop “flip-flopping” and introduce EU Youth Mobility Scheme without delay
Responding to the Government’s comments that they may finally be implementing a Youth Mobility Scheme with the EU, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Europe James MacCleary has said:
7 May 2025
Winter Fuel Allowance: Over half of pensioners say they will heat their homes less this winter
A new poll commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed the staggering effects of the cut to the Winter Fuel Allowance this winter.
10 Sep 2024
Govt announcement on sewage "looks to be job half done"
Responding to the government's new plans surrounding sewage and water companies, Liberal Democrat Environment Spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
6 Sep 2024
Grenfell Tower report: Govt must act with urgency
Responding to the findings of the final Grenfell Tower report from the public inquiry, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey MP said:
4 Sep 2024
Pensioners "worried sick" as analysis reveals impact of Winter Fuel Payment cut
Responding to an analysis from LCP, reported by PA, which says 5 out of 6 pensioners below the poverty line are set to lose Winter Fuel Payments, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey MP said:
4 Sep 2024
Israel arms export suspension: This action should have been taken long ago
Following the Foreign Secretary announcing the suspension of 30 arms export licences to Israel, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs spokesperson Layla Moran MP said:
4 Sep 2024
Lib Dems call for vote on Winter Fuel Allowance cut this week to avoid ‘damaging public trust’
Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper has written to Rt Hon Lucy Powell MP, the Leader of the House of Commons, demanding that MPs be given a vote this week on the government’s proposed cuts to the Winter Fuel Allowance for millions of pensioners.
2 Sep 2024
Lib Dem MPs back motion to block Winter Fuel Payments cut
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has announced his party is tabling a motion to block the government’s proposed cut to Winter Fuel Payments as soon as Parliament returns from recess next week.
29 Aug 2024
UK-Germany treaty: A positive step forward
Responding to UK-Germany treaty talks, Liberal Democrat Foregin Affairs Spokesperson Layla Moran MP said:
28 Aug 2024
Water bills: High time Ofwat were replaced
Responding to comments from water firms that despite rising bills for consumers, companies claim this isn't enough to stop sewage spills, Liberal Democrat Environment Spokesperson Tim Farron MP:
28 Aug 2024