Healey plans will "barely shift the dial" until Europe trade barriers dropped
Responding to Chancellor John Healey’s speech on economic growth and investment, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
7 Sep 2026
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
JLR job cuts show Government growth mission "falling far short"
Responding to reports that Jaguar Land Rover is set to cut up to 4,000 jobs, Liberal Democrat Business spokesperson, Sarah Olney MP, said:
6 Sep 2026
Davey calls for £1bn farming lifeline and urgent Bluetongue taskforce to protect British food security
During a visit to a farm in Cumbria on Friday [4th September 2026], Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey will join Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson, Tim Farron MP to call on the Government to deploy a rapid taskforce to lead on Bluetongue vaccination
4 Sep 2026
[EMBARGOED] Ed Davey calls for emergency Health and Care Budget after election to rescue NHS on the brink
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has called for an emergency Health and Care Budget within four weeks of the General Election, to rescue local health and social care services “on the brink”.
27 Jun 2024
BBC Debate: The audience spoke for the nation
Responding to tonight’s BBC debate, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats Daisy Cooper said:
27 Jun 2024
Lib Dems announce plan to give every cancer patient a dedicated specialist nurse
The Liberal Democrats have announced a plan to give every cancer patient a dedicated specialist nurse supporting them throughout their treatment.
27 Jun 2024
Gamblegate: Lib Dems demand Ethics Adviser inquiry into ministers
The Liberal Democrats have written to the Prime Minister’s Ethics Adviser demanding an investigation into the Conservative election betting scandal and whether any Ministers placed bets on the election date using inside information.
24 Jun 2024
Ed Davey launches care manifesto as nursing home costs soar by 61%
Ed Davey will today (Tuesday 25th June) launch a new manifesto for care, including calling for a cross-party commission on long-term social care funding and plans to deliver free personal care.
24 Jun 2024
Rwanda: “Immoral, costly gimmick and everyone, including top Conservatives, knows it”
Responding to the reports that James Sunderland called the Rwanda scheme ‘crap’, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael said:
24 Jun 2024
Betting scandal: Sunak must personally intervene
Responding to the latest reports by the Sunday Times that the Conservatives Chief Data Officer has taken a leave of absence after being informed he is under investigation by the Gambling Commission, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper said:
24 Jun 2024
Farage: Apologists for Putin should have no place in British politics
Responding to Nigel Farage's comment that the West provoked Putin to invade Ukraine, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
24 Jun 2024
Lib Dems announce emergency fund to open community ambulance stations and cut response times
The Liberal Democrats have today (Sunday 23rd June) pledged a £50 million-a-year emergency fund, to allow ambulance trusts to reverse closures of community ambulance stations and cancel planned closures.
24 Jun 2024