GDP: Government asleep behind the wheel
Responding to the latest GDP figures, which show the UK's economy contracted by 0.1% in April, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
12 Jun 2026
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Lib Dems plan to table a Humble Address forcing Government to come clean on Defence Investment Plan shambles
The Liberal Democrats plan to table a Humble Address motion in Parliament to force the Government to publish all hidden documents and minutes exposing the “dysfunction and discord” behind the delayed Defence Investment Plan (DIP).
12 Jun 2026
Davey: Conservatives openly planning to put Nigel Farage into Number 10
Responding to Kemi Badenoch’s admission in the Spectator that she would put Nigel Farage in Number 10 if he fell short of a majority, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
11 Jun 2026
Four in five councils have decade-long waiting lists for social homes as Lib Dems call for planning reforms
More than four in five councils have people waiting over a decade on their social housing waiting lists, Liberal DemocratFreedom of Information requests (FOI) have revealed.
20 Aug 2024
Infected blood compensation: Critical that govt pay compensation to victims and families
Responding to the news that the government has announced it will push ahead with compensation payments to infected blood victims, Liberal Democrat Cabinet Office Spokesperson Christine Jardine MP said:
16 Aug 2024
Skin cancer patients waiting close to a year to start treatment as Lib Dems call for scrapping of VAT on high-factor sunscreen
The number of patients on NHS waiting lists for skin cancer treatment has risen by over a quarter in the past five years, FOI requests by the Liberal Democrats have revealed.
16 Aug 2024
Lib Dems call for free-to-air Premier League football as season returns
The Liberal Democrats have written to the Culture Secretary, calling on the government to convene a meeting with the Premier League to discuss free-to-air options.
16 Aug 2024
A Level Results: Congratulations to students - but some will miss out on grades, including those impacted by RAAC
Responding to this morning’s A Level results, Liberal Democrat Education spokesperson Munira Wilson MP said:
16 Aug 2024
Rail fare increase "will be a slap in the face for commuters"
Commenting on the news that the RPI figure could lead to an increase in train tickets, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
16 Aug 2024
Inflation figures are "stark reminder that cost-of-living crisis is far from over"
Responding to the latest inflation figures released this morning, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
16 Aug 2024
Around 7,600 A-level pupils in schools affected by crumbling concrete
Around 7,600 A-level students are in schools impacted by crumbling concrete, House of Commons Library research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
16 Aug 2024
Water bill compensation: Water companies have been riding roughshod over their customers for years
Responding to the government’s proposals to increase water bill compensation for poor customer service, Liberal DemocratEnvironment spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
16 Aug 2024