Healey plans will "barely shift the dial" until Europe trade barriers dropped
Responding to Chancellor John Healey’s speech on economic growth and investment, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
7 Sep 2026
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
JLR job cuts show Government growth mission "falling far short"
Responding to reports that Jaguar Land Rover is set to cut up to 4,000 jobs, Liberal Democrat Business spokesperson, Sarah Olney MP, said:
6 Sep 2026
Davey calls for £1bn farming lifeline and urgent Bluetongue taskforce to protect British food security
During a visit to a farm in Cumbria on Friday [4th September 2026], Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey will join Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson, Tim Farron MP to call on the Government to deploy a rapid taskforce to lead on Bluetongue vaccination
4 Sep 2026
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
PM car industry plan: Not enough to protect from Trump's trade war
Responding to the Prime Minister's plan to support carmakers, Liberal Democrat Transport Spokesperson Paul Kohler said:
6 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
Lib Dems call for vote on any Trump trade deal
The Liberal Democrats are calling for a vote in Parliament on any deal struck with Donald Trump, including reported plans to sell out British farmers and weaken the UK’s online safety laws.
6 Apr 2025
National Insurance hike a "hammer blow" for businesses on the brink
Responding to today's National Insurance Contributions hike, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader and Treasury Spokesperson Daisy Cooper said:
6 Apr 2025