GDP: Economic downturn puts “storm clouds” over businesses
Responding to the latest economic figures that show the UK economy shrank by 0.1% in May, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson, Daisy Cooper MP, said:
11 Jul 2025
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Lib Dems call for genuine reform of SEND support as cost for special needs children’s transport stands at £1.5bn
Shocking figures on the state of SEND provision in England analysed by the Lib Dems ramp up pressure on the Government to commit to genuine reforms to the SEND system, as the party called for children’s rights to SEND support to be protected.
10 Jul 2025
Heatwave: Lib Dems call on Govt to open community ‘cool hubs’ for vulnerable people as temperatures soar
The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to open up air conditioned public buildings as ‘cool hubs', to provide relief to vulnerable people during summer heatwaves, as millions suffer unbearable temperatures in inadequate housing.
10 Jul 2025
Lib Dems call on Barclay to convene a ‘Strep A Summit’ now
The Liberal Democrats have called on the Health Secretary Stephen Barclay MP to convene a ‘Strep A Summit’ immediately. Since the outbreak of Strep A in the UK, 15 children have tragically died.
9 Dec 2022
NHS stats: Every day we hear horror stories of patients dying
Responding to new NHS stats which have shown a record amount of people waiting for hospital treatment and A&E waiting times at a record high in England, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
8 Dec 2022
Cumbrian coal mine shatters Britain's Green progress
Responding to the Government's decision to approve a new coal mine in Cumbria, Liberal Democrat MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale and Environment Spokesperson Tim Farron said:
8 Dec 2022
Matt Hancock should stand down now and trigger a by-election
Responding to Matt Hancock announcing he will be standing down as a MP at the next election, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper said:
8 Dec 2022
Scandal saga must end with ban on VIP lanes
Following the Labour Party's Humble Address to publish PPE Medpro's contracts passing unopposed in the House of Commons, Liberal Democrat Cabinet Office Spokesperson Christine Jardine said:
8 Dec 2022
Onshore wind: Families and pensioners could have saved money but this is too late
Responding to Rishi Sunak scrapping the ban on onshore wind to avoid another backbench rebellion, Liberal Democrat Energy and Climate Change spokesperson Wera Hobhouse MP said:
8 Dec 2022
Michelle Mone: Sunak's pledge of integrity "reduced to dust"
Responding to reports that Conservative Peer Michelle Mone has taken a leave of absence from the House of Lords, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper said:
8 Dec 2022
Lib Dems table amendment to close ‘victim-blaming” fraud loophole
MPs will today (Wednesday 7 December) debate a Liberal Democrat amendment to close a loophole that would allow banks to refuse to reimburse scam victims.
8 Dec 2022
Ofwat announcement: Water firms are raking in the cash whilst paying lip service to investing
Responding to Ofwat announcing today that some water companies are investing less than half of their allowances to improve the water network, Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson Tim Farron said:
8 Dec 2022