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
Truss tax: Mortgage rise since mini Budget equivalent to 5p income tax hike
The hit to families from soaring mortgages since Liz Truss’ mini Budget is equivalent to a 5p income tax hike, new analysis by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
19 Apr 2024
‘Bed blocking’ taking up to one in three hospitals beds in postcode lottery of care
Stark new data has revealed the areas in England being worst hit by delayed discharges, with up to one in three hospital beds taken up by patients who are medically fit to leave.
19 Apr 2024
Unemployment: Number of long-term sick rises to record high of 2.8 million
The number of people who are economically inactive due to long-term sickness has risen to a new record high of 2.83 million, figures from the Office of National Statistics have revealed.
19 Apr 2024
Rwanda Scheme: Another £50m of taxpayers money thrown at failing policy
Responding to the news from the Public Accounts Committee hearing today that a further £50 million is set to be sent to the Rwandan government once the Rwanda Bill comes into force, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael MP said:
19 Apr 2024
Liz Truss must have Conservative whip removed over conspiracy theories
Responding to Liz Truss' latest round of media interviews to promote her new book, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
15 Apr 2024
Seven in ten car thefts not attended by police
Over seven in ten (72%) of car theft incidents went unattended by police in 2023, new data uncovered by the LiberalDemocrats has revealed.
15 Apr 2024
Iranian drone and missile attacks: Parliament must have its say
Responding to the Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel last night, the Liberal Democrat Defence Spokesperson Richard Foord MP said:
15 Apr 2024
Iranian missile attack: UK must stand up for Israel's security
Commenting on the Iranian missile attack on Israel last night, the Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said:
15 Apr 2024
Energy Minister stands down: Drumbeat of Conservative resignations is becoming deafening
Responding to the Energy Minister, Graham Stuart, standing down from his government role, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
15 Apr 2024