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
GDP stats: 0.5% growth “already in the rear view mirror” as hit from Iran war takes hold
Responding to reports that GDP grew by 0.5% in Februrary, Daisy Cooper MP, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson, said:
17 Apr 2026
UK food shortage prep: Govt must come clean and publish secret analysis
Responding to The Times reporting that the Government have carried out analysis on the impact on food supply if the Iran war carries on, Lisa Smart MP, Liberal Democrat Cabinet Spokesperson, said:
17 Apr 2026
Social Media Vote: "The time for half-measures is over"
Responding to the Government voting against imposing an age limit on social media, Munira Wilson MP, Liberal Democrat Education, Children and Families Spokesperson, said:
17 Apr 2026
Government Defence Spending: A shocking dereliction of duty
Responding to reports that the Chancellor is increasing defence spending by less than £10 billion over the next four years, Liberal Democrat Defence Spokesperson James MacCleary MP:
15 Apr 2026
Lord Robertson comments: Govt must publish Defence Investment Plan now
Responding to Lord Robertson's criticisms of the Government's approach to defence, Liberal Democrat Defence Spokesperson James MacCleary MP said:
14 Apr 2026
No doctors, no development: Lib Dems call for a GP Guarantee on all new developments as surgeries strain under soaring patient numbers
The Liberal Democrats are calling for GP investment to be guaranteed on every new development.
14 Apr 2026
Davey: Starmer should rule out UK joining Trump's blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Commenting, as Trump says the US is to 'blockade' Strait of Hormuz and that other countries are involved, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
12 Apr 2026
Govt must cut fuel duty as petrol and diesel prices rise again
Responding to research showing the cost of the Iran war to drivers at the pumps could hit an eye-watering £1billion as fuel prices rise again, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
9 Apr 2026
Lib Dems to demand Government action on petrol prices as soon as Parliament returns
The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Chancellor to bring forward an emergency package of support as soon as Parliament returns on Monday, to help families hit by Trump’s war in Iran.
9 Apr 2026