Lib Dems: Burnham must show backbone with Trump
As tensions between the United States and Iran escalate, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Calum Miller MP, said:
9 Jul 2026
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Lib Dems call on Andy Burnham to back £1.5bn plan to end corridor care as latest A&E figures reveal A&E perma-crisis
NHS statistics released today [Thursday 9th July 2026] have revealed that the service had record Accident and Emergency (A&E) attendances in June 2026, and that corridor care has risen in a month (May to June) by several thousand beds.
9 Jul 2026
‘Avanti Andy’ needs to realise Britain doesn’t start at Euston and terminate at Manchester Piccadilly, says Ed Davey
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey will visit Torbay this Friday [10th July] to issue to issue a stark warning to presumptive Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
9 Jul 2026
Davey on PM Statement: "Riots and disorder are never the answer"
Responding to the Prime Minister's press conference on the unrest since the attack in Southport on Monday, LiberalDemocrat Leader Ed Davey said:
2 Aug 2024
Interest Rates: Light at the end of the tunnel but for millions damage already done
Responding to the Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates to 5%, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson, Sarah Olney MP said:
1 Aug 2024
Rural crime report: Communities suffering after years of neglect
Responding to NFU Mutual's new Rural Crime Report, which shows that the cost of rural crime rose to £52.8m in 2023, LiberalDemocrat Rural Affairs Spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
1 Aug 2024
Pensioner waits more than 9 hours for ambulance after suffering heat stroke as UK hits heatwave
A pensioner in the East Midlands waited close to nine-and-a-half-hours for an ambulance last year a Liberal Democrat FOI has revealed as the UK is in the midst of a heatwave following high temperatures this week.
31 Jul 2024
Public spending audit: We must focus on NHS
Commenting on the Treasury's audit into the state of public finances, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
30 Jul 2024
British economy in desperate need of repair after Conservative incompetence
Responding to the Chancellor's embargoed remarks on the economy, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
29 Jul 2024
CQC: entire NHS and care system needs fixing
Responding to the Health Secretary saying that the Care Quality Commission "is not fit for purpose", Liberal Democrat Health and Social Care spokesperson, Daisy Cooper MP said:
26 Jul 2024
GB Energy: We cannot be left at the mercy of Putin again
Responding to the government’s deal between GB Energy and the Crown Estate, Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said:
25 Jul 2024
Conservative Leadership: a group of arsonists asking for a new box of matches
Responding to reports that seven Conservative MPs have asked for nomination papers for the Conservative Leadership, Liberal Democrat Chief Whip, Wendy Chamberlain MP said:
25 Jul 2024