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
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
Polling Day: Time to end the Conservative chaos and save the NHS and care
Commenting ahead of polling day, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
8 Jul 2024
Boris Johnson speaking at rally is an “insult to everyone who made heartbreaking sacrifices during the pandemic”
Responding to Boris Johnson appearing at a Conservative Party rally, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper said:
8 Jul 2024