OBR Report: Farm tax will penalise farmers for practically no benefit
OBR Report: Farm tax will penalise farmers for practically no benefit
22 Jan 2025
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Borrowing figures: Another sign the Chancellor's Budget has not worked
Responding to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showing UK borrowing has hit its highest December level for four years, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson, Daisy Cooper MP said:
22 Jan 2025
Southport Inquiry: Must get us answers to avoid future failures
Commenting after Starmer's press conference following the government's announcement of an inquiry into the Southport murders, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
21 Jan 2025
Trump tariffs: government needs to put forward plans to Trump-proof economy
Responding to President-elect Trump’s statement that he will impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada and additional 10% tariffs on China, LiberalDemocrat Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
26 Nov 2024
IFS family farm tax: Government needs to swallow their pride and axe the tax
Responding to the IFS suggesting that the Government changes its proposals to farmland inheritance tax, Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
26 Nov 2024
Three in five Brits expect food prices to rise because of family farm tax
Shocking new research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats reveals that almost 60% of Brits expect food prices to rise because of the Family Farm Tax announced in the Budget.
25 Nov 2024
Davey on Ofgem energy price rise: Freeze energy bills and reinstate Winter Fuel Payments
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has today called on the government to freeze energy bills so that Ofgem's newly announced rise in the price cap will not go ahead.
22 Nov 2024
Davey: NICs hit is creating a perfect storm for the care sector
Responding, Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey said:
22 Nov 2024
ICC arrest warrants for Hamas and Netanyahu: UK government must uphold ruling
Responding to the International Criminal Court (ICC) issuing arrest warrants for both Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Hamas leader Mohammed Deif, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Calum Miller MP said:
22 Nov 2024
Ofwat on water bill rises: once again the regulator is proving itself unfit for purpose
Responding to comments by the Ofwat Chief Executive on the Today Programme this morning where he said that water bills will likely go up by more than initially expected, Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
21 Nov 2024
John Prescott: his legacy will be remembered far into the future
Responding to the news of John Prescott passing away, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
21 Nov 2024
Thames Water: we need to see an outright ban on exec bonuses whilst sewage scandal drags on
Responding to reporting that the regulator Ofwat is expected to say on Thursday a £195,000 bonus awarded to the boss of Thames Water should not be paid for by customers, Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
21 Nov 2024