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
Ed Davey: Farage owes steelworkers an apology for cheering on Trump
Responding to the ongoing speculation over the future of British Steel, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
9 Apr 2025
Half of Brits less likely to buy US goods after Trump tariffs as public overwhelmingly backs a ‘Buy British’ campaign
Half of UK adults say they are now less likely to buy American products in the wake of Donald Trump’s tariffs on the UK, a shocking new poll commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
8 Apr 2025
Starmer confirms online safety on the table in Trump trade talks: Parliament must be given a vote
Responding to the Prime Minister confirming at today's Liaison Committee hearing that online safety commitments and the tech tax are on the table in talks over a trade deal with Trump, Calum Miller MP, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, said:
8 Apr 2025
Chancellor rejects calls for a “Buy British” campaign in “insult” to businesses on the brink
Responding to the Chancellor rejecting Liberal Democrat calls for a ‘Buy British’ campaign as “inward looking”, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
8 Apr 2025
GP recruitment crisis: "far too many still struggling" for appointments
Responding to the Government's announcement that they've recruited 1,500 new GPs, Helen Morgan MP, Liberal Democrat Health and Care Spokesperson, said:
8 Apr 2025
Davey calls for extra bank holiday to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day
The Liberal Democrats are calling for an additional bank holiday to commemorate next month’s 80th anniversary of the Allied victory in Europe.
8 Apr 2025
Davey on Starmer speech: “End this trade war through strength not timidity”
Responding to the Prime Minister’s speech on supporting UK businesses following Trump’s tariffs, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
7 Apr 2025
Average worker in worst hit areas will lose out on £11,000 due to jobs tax
The rise in employers’ National Insurance has come into effect with employees in the worst hit areas facing an estimated hit of almost £11,000 on average by the end of the decade, as the jobs tax gets passed down to them as lower real wages, Liberal...
7 Apr 2025
Pensions triple lock increase wiped out by Winter Fuel Payment cut and rising bills
The Liberal Democrats have warned that the increase in the state pension today has been almost entirely wiped out by last week's bill increases and cuts to the winter fuel payment.
6 Apr 2025