McSweeney resignation: the buck stops with the PM
Responding to the resignation of the Prime Minister's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney, Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
8 Feb 2026
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Mandelson severance payout: “Immediately donate every penny to charities supporting victims”
Responding to reports that Peter Mandelson received a five-figure payout after being sacked as Ambassador to the US last September, Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
7 Feb 2026
Lib Dems report Mandelson to City watchdog for insider trading
Deputy leader Daisy Cooper MP has condemned “transfers of confidential material” by the disgraced ex-ambassador to paedophile Epstein as a potential financial crime.
7 Feb 2026
Water bills: Ofwat must block “insulting” price hikes
The Liberal Democrats are calling for Ofwat to stop water companies from implementing large water bill hikes.
18 Jul 2024
Thames Water finances: This is a complete mess and its time the regulator blocked bill hikes
Responding to Thames Water's latest financial reporting, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
9 Jul 2024
Lib Dems call for Emergency Health and Care Budget as Parliament returns
The Liberal Democrats will today (Tuesday 9th July) call for an Emergency Health and Social Care Budget to fix the crisis in local services, warning “patients cannot wait any longer.”
9 Jul 2024
Ed Davey addresses 72 Liberal Democrat MPs in Westminster
Today, Ed Davey welcomed Liberal Democrat MPs to the party's offices in Westminster after a historic election result. The Liberal Democrats have become the largest third party in Parliament since 1923.
9 Jul 2024
Ed Davey: Lib Dem MPs will be champions for the NHS and care
Commenting ahead of welcoming the new 72-strong group of Liberal Democrat MPs to Parliament today (Monday 8th July), Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
8 Jul 2024
Ed Davey calls for emergency Health and Care Budget after record-breaking Liberal Democrat gains
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has called for an emergency Health and Care Budget before the end of July, in a speech following his party’s record breaking gains at the General Election.
8 Jul 2024
Ed Davey count speech
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has been re-elected in Kingston and Surbiton. Please see Ed Davey's speech below [check against delivery]:
8 Jul 2024
Close of polls: Lib Dems on course for best results in a century
Commenting on the closing of polls, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
8 Jul 2024
Dissolution Peerages: Caroline Pidgeon appointed to the House of Lords
Caroline Pidgeon MBE, former Leader of the Liberal Democrats on the London Assembly, has been appointed to the House of Lords in the Dissolution Peerages.
8 Jul 2024
