Lib Dems: Burnham must show backbone with Trump
As tensions between the United States and Iran escalate, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Calum Miller MP, said:
9 Jul 2026
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Lib Dems call on Andy Burnham to back £1.5bn plan to end corridor care as latest A&E figures reveal A&E perma-crisis
NHS statistics released today [Thursday 9th July 2026] have revealed that the service had record Accident and Emergency (A&E) attendances in June 2026, and that corridor care has risen in a month (May to June) by several thousand beds.
9 Jul 2026
‘Avanti Andy’ needs to realise Britain doesn’t start at Euston and terminate at Manchester Piccadilly, says Ed Davey
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey will visit Torbay this Friday [10th July] to issue to issue a stark warning to presumptive Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
9 Jul 2026
Lib Dems call for American Embassy to be financially liable for any British fans turned away at World Cup
The Liberal Democrats have today called on the US Embassy to commit to reimbursing England and Scotland fans for the full cost of travel and tickets if they are unfairly denied entry due to social media posts during this summer’s World Cup.
17 Apr 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