Spring Statement: Critical moment for our national and economic security
Commenting ahead of the Government’s Spring Statement, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson, Daisy Cooper MP said:
2 Mar 2026
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Davey: Only right tax exiles start paying taxes to fund the Armed Forces
Liberal Democrat Leader, Ed Davey has today challenged Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in the Chamber and called for tax exiles to start paying taxes to fund the Armed Forces, as they protect British citizens around the world.
2 Mar 2026
Lib Dems urge Reeves to scrap fuel duty hike as Iran war leads to soaring petrol prices
The Liberal Democrats are calling on Rachel Reeves to cancel her planned fuel duty increase in tomorrow’s Spring Statement, warning that the conflict in Iran could push petrol prices to record highs.
2 Mar 2026
Thames Triathletes sickness: Environment Agency investigation needed
Responding to reports of triathletes becoming sick after swimming in the River Thames, Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson Tim Farron said:
12 Jun 2024
Davey: Too many cancer patients waiting too long to start treatment
Responding to two major reports on the state of NHS cancer care, Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said:
12 Jun 2024
Ed Davey calls for young carers to receive education support as latest TV broadcast released
The latest policy announcement comes as Ed Davey’s new Party Election Broadcast airs tonight on BBC and ITV, with the party leader hearing from carers.
12 Jun 2024
GDP: Conservatives have utterly failed to deliver the growth promised
Commenting on the latest GDP estimates, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney said:
12 Jun 2024
Conservative manifesto: no one will believe what they're promising
Commenting on the publication of the Conservative manifesto, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper said:
12 Jun 2024
Lib Dems call for “Clean Water Authority” to tackle sewage dumping and overhaul failing water industry
The Liberal Democrats have today announced plans to launch the Clean Water Authority, a tough new regulator with powers to take decisive action against failing water companies over the sewage scandal.
12 Jun 2024
Conservative manifesto: Three prime ministers, five broken promises
As the Conservatives plan to publish their manifesto, the Liberal Democrats have released a dossier on them failing their Six 'Guarantees’ promised in 2019.
12 Jun 2024
"Rock bottom" for Sunak as he rules out stepping down
Responding to the news that Rishi Sunak has said he will not step down before polling day, Liberal Democrat Local Government spokesperson Helen Morgan said:
12 Jun 2024
Policing: 6,000 crimes going unsolved every day under the Conservatives
Responding to the Conservative Party's announcement on policing, Liberal Democrats Home Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael said:
12 Jun 2024