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
Liberal Democrats to expand Rural Fuel Duty Relief to cut petrol prices for drivers in countryside
The Liberal Democrats will today (Monday 17 June) announce plans to support motorists in rural areas by doubling the scope of Rural Fuel Duty Relief scheme to include another 20 areas, saving drivers in these areas 5p a litre at the pump.
16 Jun 2024
Lib Dems announce £1bn plan to improve radiotherapy cancer care and cut waiting times
The Liberal Democrats will today (Sunday 16th June) announce a plan to cut cancer waiting times with a major expansion of radiotherapy treatment.
16 Jun 2024
Lib Dems call for boost to frontline policing as over 360,000 car thefts go unsolved
A staggering 360,072 car thefts have gone unsolved in England and Wales since the last election, new Liberal Democratanalysis of Home Office statistics has uncovered.
16 Jun 2024
Craig Williams betting scandal: Lib Dems call for Cabinet Office inquiry
The Liberal Democrats have called on Rishi Sunak to order a Cabinet Office inquiry into reports his aide and Conservative candidate Craig Williams placed a bet on the date of the General Election.
13 Jun 2024
Liberal Democrats announce National Food Strategy to cut food prices and back British Farmers
The Liberal Democrats will today (Friday 14th June) announce plans for a new National Food Strategy to tackle rising food prices by supporting British farmers.
13 Jun 2024
Rise in NHS waiting lists: Sunak needs to apologise to patients for record of failure
Responding to the latest figures showing NHS waiting lists have risen to 7.6 million, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson Daisy Cooper said:
13 Jun 2024
Sky Leaders' Debate: Sunak "out of touch" on NHS waiting lists
Responding to the Sky Leaders' Debate, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
13 Jun 2024
Conservatives: Record of failure on defence
Commenting on the Conservative Party's defence measures announcement, Liberal Democrat Defence Spokesperson Richard Foord said:
13 Jun 2024
Craig Williams bet on election date: Sunak must suspend him
Commenting on the allegations regarding Rishi Sunak's parliamentary aide Craig Williams gambling on the date of the election, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper said:
13 Jun 2024