PM must raise Tate's extradition as a priority
Commenting on Andrew Tate's arrival to Florida today after Romanian prosecutors agreed to let him leave, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Lisa Smart MP said:
27 Feb 2025
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Pension Credit: Government’s “callous” stripping of Winter Fuel Payment leaves many “shivering in their homes”
Responding to the latest pension credit data showing that there are still 33,700 outstanding claims to be processed and that 114,500 claims were rejected - a 133% increase compared to last year.
27 Feb 2025
Dental appointments: millions “in urgent need” as Ministers “sit on their hands”
Responding to the BDA saying that the extra dental appointments promised by the Government will only cover a third of people who need urgent care, Liberal Democrat Health and Social Care spokesperson Helen Morgan MP said:
27 Feb 2025
OECD inflation prediction: This is a damning verdict on the Government's economic record
Responding to the OECD's prediction that Britain will have the highest inflation of any leading economy in 2023 and may miss its target to halve inflation, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
7 Jun 2023
£41 million remortgage bombshell predicted for June amid “summer from hell” warning
New analysis by the Liberal Democrats has found Britain is facing a £41 million remortgage bombshell this month. The party is demanding the Government take urgent action to stop people losing their homes.
7 Jun 2023
Police using 200-year old legislation to arrest hundreds of children for rough sleeping
Data uncovered by Layla Moran and the Liberal Democrats through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request revealed that police forces across the country have arrested 433 children over the last 5 years using the Vagrancy Act.
7 Jun 2023
Puppy smuggling: Lib Dems re-table the Government’s dropped bill
The Liberal Democrats have tabled a new bill to crack down on the theft and smuggling of puppies. The text is identical to the Government’s draft legislation on puppy smuggling, which was dropped last month, sparking outrage amongst animal welfare groups.
6 Jun 2023
Elspeth Mary Campbell, Lady Campbell of Pittenweem, wife of the former Liberal Democrat leader Sir Menzies Campbell. January 1940-June 2023.
It is with the deepest regret that Menzies Campbell has announced the death of his wife Elspeth who died at their home in Edinburgh having just returned from a period of recuperation in hospital.
5 Jun 2023
Barges announcement: More cynical spin from the Govt
Responding to the government announcement that two new barges have been bought to house up to 1,000 migrants, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael MP said:
5 Jun 2023
Covid inquiry: Lib Dems to table humble address forcing Government to hand over pandemic messages to the Covid inquiry
The Liberal Democrats have announced they will be tabling a ‘Humble Address’ motion as soon as Parliament returns next week, to force the government to release unredacted messages sent by Conservative ministers during the pandemic to the Covid-19 inquiry.
5 Jun 2023
Covid inquiry judicial review a "kick in the teeth" for bereaved families
Responding to the government announcing a judicial review to try to avoid having to hand over unredacted messages to the Covid inquiry, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
5 Jun 2023
South West Water £112m dividend "slap in the face" for communities facing sewage dumping
Responding to the news that South West Water owner Pennon Group is increasing its dividends by almost 11% to £112 million, despite facing an Ofwat probe into leaks, Liberal Democrat Environment Spokesperson Tim Farron said:
5 Jun 2023