Lib Dems say Reeves advance budget speech “wasn't pitch rolling, it was pointless”
Responding to Rachel Reeves’ speech ahead of the budget, Daisy Cooper, Treasury Spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats, said:
4 Nov 2025
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Reeves Budget speech: “entering the last chance saloon”
Responding to reports regarding the Chancellor's speech tomorrow on economic choices and the Budget, Daisy Cooper MP, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson, said:
4 Nov 2025
Reform will “betray pensioners” if it reaches Number 10 as Farage fails to rule out changes to triple lock
Responding to Nigel Farage failing to rule out changes to the triple lock if he was in Government, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
3 Nov 2025
Mandelson: Lib Dems call for Parliament to vet next US Ambassador
The Liberal Democrats have called for Parliament to be given a role in vetting the next US Ambassador, following the sacking of Peter Mandelson over his links with Epstein.
12 Sep 2025
GDP: Govt must scrap their growth-crashing jobs tax
Responding to the latest GDP figures showing 0% growth for July, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
12 Sep 2025
NHS maternity payouts rise to £1.3bn as Ed Davey visits South West to discuss crisis
NHS figures show that clinical negligence payouts for maternity rose to £1.3 billion last year, up 13% on 2023/24’s figure of £1.15 billion with total payouts hitting a record high in 2024/25.
11 Sep 2025
Mandelson: PM must carry out full review of vetting procedures
Responding to reporting that Number 10 appointed Peter Mandelson as US Ambassador despite the security services expressing concern, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
11 Sep 2025
Farage stamp duty: Reform leader has “serious questions to answer”
Responding to a BBC investigation into the stamp duty paid on Nigel Farage’s house in Clacton, Liberal Democrat Cabinet Office spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
11 Sep 2025
Davey on Mandelson sacking: Starmer must come before Parliament
Responding to the news that Peter Mandelson has been sacked as the UK Ambassador to the United States, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
11 Sep 2025
Lib Dems push vote on banning loud music on public transport as new poll reveals impact of “headphone dodgers” on commuters
A new poll for the Liberal Democrats has revealed the consequences of antisocial passengers playing loud music on commuters, as the party puts its amendment to Parliament this evening on its proposals to crack down on headphone dodging.
10 Sep 2025
Ed Davey on Mandelson: Civil Service Commission must investigate if ambassador has broken diplomatic code
Responding to the latest revelations regarding Lord Mandelson’s friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, Ed Davey, Liberal Democrat leader, said:
10 Sep 2025
Davey on Doha Strikes: Starmer must summon Israeli Ambassador
Responding to the Israeli airstrikes in Doha, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Ed Davey said:
10 Sep 2025