Spring Statement: Critical moment for our national and economic security
Commenting ahead of the Government’s Spring Statement, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson, Daisy Cooper MP said:
2 Mar 2026
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Davey: Only right tax exiles start paying taxes to fund the Armed Forces
Liberal Democrat Leader, Ed Davey has today challenged Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in the Chamber and called for tax exiles to start paying taxes to fund the Armed Forces, as they protect British citizens around the world.
2 Mar 2026
Lib Dems urge Reeves to scrap fuel duty hike as Iran war leads to soaring petrol prices
The Liberal Democrats are calling on Rachel Reeves to cancel her planned fuel duty increase in tomorrow’s Spring Statement, warning that the conflict in Iran could push petrol prices to record highs.
2 Mar 2026
Mid-Beds date set: Villages across the constituency are turning to the Liberal Democrats
Responding to the date being set for the Mid-Bedfordshire by-election on 19th October, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
5 Sep 2023
Sewage dry spills: Firms should be held criminally responsible and see their day in court
Responding to the BBC's investigation into water companies discharging sewage when it hasn't rained, Liberal DemocratEnvironment spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
5 Sep 2023
Nutrient Neutrality: Lib Dems urge ethics adviser to investigate potential breach of ministerial code
Following the announcement by the government to scrap nutrient neutrality laws, the Liberal Democrats are urging for an investigation into a potential breach of the Ministerial Code by the Prime Minister.
5 Sep 2023
Keegan must apologise for her “disgraceful comments”
Liberal Democrat Education spokesperson, Munira Wilson MP, has called on Gillian Keegan to apologise to the parents affected by the RAAC crisis after comments emerged of her swearing about not being thanked over her work on the concrete schools crisis.
4 Sep 2023
RAAC Scandal: Sunak handed tax cuts to big banks but left schools to crumble
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has accused Rishi Sunak of putting “tax cuts for big banks over children’s safety" .
4 Sep 2023
Mid Bedfordshire: Govt bows to Lib Dem pressure and moves writ for by-election
Responding to reports the government will move the writ today for the Mid Bedfordshire by-election, after the LiberalDemocrats threatened to move the writ themselves if ministers failed to, Liberal Democrat Chief Whip Wendy Chamberlain said:
4 Sep 2023
Bombshell revelation on crumbling schools: Sunak must publish evidence and explain to Parliament
The Liberal Democrats have demanded that the government immediately publish the evidence from officials in the Department for Education (DfE) ignored by Rishi Sunak in 2021 when he cut funding to fix crumbling schools.
4 Sep 2023
Thames Water riding roughshod over residents
Responding to the news that Thames water will pump treated wastewater into the River Thames in South-West London, Liberal Democrat Richmond Park MP Sarah Olney said:
4 Sep 2023
Chancellor inflation "blip" comments an insult to the British people
Responding to the Chancellor’s remarks that "we may see a blip in inflation in September", Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
4 Sep 2023