UK-US deal: would show “complete disrespect” to public if waved through with no vote
Responding to Keir Starmer’s press conference regarding the UK-US agreement, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
8 May 2025
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Interest rates: Trump tariffs, spiralling bills and jobs tax still 'hammering' millions of households
Responding to the Bank of England cutting interest rates to 4.25%, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
8 May 2025
US and UK trade deal: Parliament must be given a vote
Commenting on reports that a US/UK trade deal will be announced later today, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
8 May 2025
Ed Davey speech sets out fair deal vision ahead of crucial local elections
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has set out his vision for a fair deal at his party’s Spring Conference, in his first in person speech as party leader.
19 Mar 2023
Lib Dems call for long-term strategy to end energy crisis
The Liberal Democrats have blasted the Government for their lack of a comprehensive energy strategy to deliver energy strategy. The party noted that a successful strategy would reduce costs to households and businesses, end fuel poverty and significantly
19 Mar 2023
Banks’ £17.8 billion tax cut could have funded pay rise for 150,000 carers
The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Chancellor to cancel Conservative tax cuts for big banks and instead give carers a pay rise, after analysis of figures buried in the Budget revealed banks are being handed a tax cut of £17.8 billion over the next
19 Mar 2023
Lib Dems call for emergency action to end dental deserts
The Liberal Democrats have blasted the Government for the spread of ‘dental deserts’ across the UK.
18 Mar 2023
‘Show Sunak the door’ - Lib Dems update by-election door as victory props take centre stage in blue wall rally
The Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Ed Davey, pledges to ‘Show Sunak the Door’ as the party’s by-election victory props make a special appearance at the Spring Conference opening rally.
18 Mar 2023
‘Show Sunak the door’ - Lib Dems update by-election door as victory props take centre stage in blue wall rally
The Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Ed Davey, pledges to ‘Show Sunak the Door’ as the party’s by-election victory props make a special appearance at the Spring Conference opening rally.
18 Mar 2023
Steve Brine must step down from Health Select Committee
Responding to the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner launching an investigation into Steve Brine over allegations of inproper lobbying of the NHS, Liberal Democrat Health spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
17 Mar 2023
Schools at risk of collapse show "shocking neglect" by government
Responding to the ITV News investigation showing tens of thousands of children are being taught in schools built using concrete liable to collapse, Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson Munira Wilson said:
17 Mar 2023
One in five think their local NHS hospital is in a poor condition
One in five (20%) adults think their local NHS hospital is either in poor or very poor condition, new polling commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has found.
17 Mar 2023