Lib Dems will “hold ministers’ feet to the fire” on SEND crisis reform
Responding to reports of the Government’s planned overhaul of SEND provision in England, Munira Wilson MP, Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson, said:
3 Mar 2025
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Davey: Farage "showing his true colours" on LBC phone-in
Responding to Farage’s comments to LBC callers this morning, Ed Davey, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, said:
3 Mar 2025
Lib Dems call for emergency legislation on Monday to seize Russian assets and support Ukraine
The Liberal Democrats have called on the government to bring forward emergency legislation on Monday in Parliament to begin the seizure of frozen Russian assets and support Ukraine.
3 Mar 2025
Surfers against Sewage Report: "Shameful" that people are falling sick from swimming in sewage
Responding to the Surfers Against Sewage report which has found bathing sites in the UK are failing to meet minimum safety levels.
21 Nov 2023
Lib Dem Peer’s Bill to end conversion therapy
Today, Baroness Burt’s landmark Bill to prohibit sexual orientation and gender identity conversion practices will get its first reading.
20 Nov 2023
Ethics advisor must investigate David Cameron’s appointment
The Liberal Democrats have written to Rishi Sunak’s ethics adviser, calling on him to launch an investigation into David Cameron’s appointment as Foreign Secretary.
20 Nov 2023
Sunak removes NHS from top 5 pledges
Responding to Rishi Sunak's speech this morning, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey MP said:
20 Nov 2023
One in three Brits miss work while waiting for healthcare
A new poll, commissioned by the Liberal Democrats, has found that one in three working adults say they have missed work in the last year while waiting for a medical appointment or treatment on the NHS.
18 Nov 2023
Back to Work Plan: Government failing patients stuck on waiting lists
Responding the Chancellor's new 'Back to Work' plan, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
18 Nov 2023
PAC New Hospitals: Ministers must come clean and apologise
Responding to the embargoed Public Accounts Committee report which finds the government's New Hospital Programme will miss its targets, Liberal Democrat Health spokepserson Daisy Cooper MP said:
18 Nov 2023
Rwanda: Sunak doubles down on failure
Responding the Prime Minister's announcement that he will introduce emergency legislation in an attempt to force through his Rwanda policy, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson, Alistair Carmichael MP said:
15 Nov 2023
Inflation stats: A cold comfort as families see pay squeezed on all sides
The Liberal Democrats have slammed the Government for celebrating new inflation figures as research by the party reveals average earners have seen their annual wages eroded with a real terms cut of almost £700.
15 Nov 2023