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
Lebanon strikes: Ed Davey calls on government to sanction Netanyahu and halt all arms exports to Israel
As Israel has continued strikes in Lebanon, Ed Davey, Leader of the Liberal Democrats said:
9 Apr 2026
PM must recall Parliament if Trump follows through on extreme civilian threats
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has called on the Prime Minister to recall Parliament and address MPs over the situation in Iran if President Trump follows through on his extreme threats to Iranian civilians.
8 Apr 2026
Ed Davey: PM must withdraw US access to UK bases to avoid being complicit in Trump's war crimes
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has today called on Keir Starmer to withdraw US access to UK air bases to prevent Britain becoming an “accomplice to war crimes.”
7 Apr 2026
Labour’s stealth tax bombshell wipes out April energy bill savings
New research reveals the £117 energy bill cut will be completely wiped out by April’s stealth tax hit, which will cost taxpayers an average of £180 across regions.
7 Apr 2026
Number of Haulage Company Insolvencies nearly doubled since Brexit
New data obtained by the Liberal Democrats has revealed that the number of haulage companies going insolvent has nearly doubled in the five years since Brexit.
7 Apr 2026
Govt must have the courage to negotiate a Customs Union at next UK-EU summit
Responding to the Prime Minister’s announcement today that, in light of the Iran War, the Government is seeking closer relations with the EU, Liberal Democrat Europe Spokesperson, Al Pinkerton MP, said:
2 Apr 2026
Ed Davey calls for emergency 10p fuel duty cut to keep Britain moving
Ed Davey is calling for an immediate 10p cut in fuel duty, as part of an emergency transport package “to keep Britain moving”.
2 Apr 2026
Govt must have the courage to negotiate a Customs Union at next UK-EU summit
Responding to the Prime Minister’s announcement today that, in light of the Iran War, the Government is seeking closer relations with the EU, Liberal Democrat Europe Spokesperson, Al Pinkerton MP, said:
1 Apr 2026
Govt must have the "courage" to negotiate a Customs Union at the UK-EU summit
Responding to the Prime Minister’s announcement today that, in light of the Iran War, the Government is seeking closer relations with the EU, Liberal Democrat Europe Spokesperson, Al Pinkerton MP, said:
1 Apr 2026