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
Recall Parliament to open pubs for Lionesses World Cup Final
The Liberal Democrats have urged the Government to recall Parliament to pass legislation allowing pubs to serve alcohol from 10am, in time for England's Lionesses appearance in the World Cup Final.
17 Aug 2023
A-level results: Sunak owes students an apology
Responding to news that A-level results have seen the biggest drop on record, Liberal Democrat Education spokesperson Munira Wilson MP said:
17 Aug 2023
It is "beggars belief" that Sunak is "rolling out the red carpet" for Mohammed bin Salman
Commenting on the reports that the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, has been invited to the UK by the government, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Layla Moran MP said:
17 Aug 2023
Lib Dems call for level playing field for University Places available through clearing
Liberal Democrats have called for all students, both UK and international, to be able to access university places through the UCAS clearing service at the same time.
16 Aug 2023
Sunak cost of living comments "woefully out of touch"
Responding to the Prime Minister's comments about how it is difficult for people to understand the scale of government support with energy bills, Liberal Democrat Cabinet Office spokesperson Christine Jardine MP said:
16 Aug 2023
Food prices soar by 30% in past 2 years
Food prices have soared by 30% in the last two years, the biggest rise on record, according to Liberal Democrat analysis of new official statistics.
16 Aug 2023
Inflation Stats: Govt should announce rail fare freeze
Liberal Democrats have called on the Government to freeze rail fares as today's inflation figures shows that RPI inflation was at 9% in July.
16 Aug 2023
Police data breaches: Lib Dems demand inquiry
Commenting on the data breaches by Norfolk and Suffolk police forces, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson, Alistair Carmichael MP said:
15 Aug 2023
Inflation: Commuter family facing £300 hit a month from soaring rail fares, food bills and mortgages
A typical commuter belt family is facing a hit of £300 a month from rising mortgages, rail fares and food prices as the cost of living crisis continues to bite, analysis from the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
15 Aug 2023