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
Nadine Dorries: Even your own PM says you aren't doing your job properly
Responding to Rishi Sunak saying "people aren't being properly represented" in Mid Bedfordshire, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
2 Aug 2023
HSBC profits: Ministers should reverse tax cut for banks after "insulting" profits
The Liberal Democrats have called on the government to scrap £3bn tax cuts for the big banks after HSBC announced profits worth £16.9bn in the first six months of the year.
1 Aug 2023
BP Profits: Govt shouldn't be hoodwinked to remove the windfall tax
Responding to BP announcing Q2 profits of £2bn, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
1 Aug 2023
One in four sea swimmers in the UK put off by sewage this summer
Almost one in four (23%) sea swimmers in the UK say they will stay out of British waters this summer because of sewage dumping, a staggering new poll from the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
31 Jul 2023
Flitwick Town Council letter a clear sign that Mid Bedfordshire is sick of being taken for granted
Responding to Flitwick Town Council writing to Nadine Dorries formally asking her to resign, Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Olney said:
31 Jul 2023
Housing refugee children in hotels: "Immoral, unworkable and unlawful"
Responding to the ruling by the High Court that the government's routine holding of children in squalid hotels is unlawful, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael said:
31 Jul 2023
Govt breaks promise as GP numbers fall and millions wait two weeks for appointment
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has slammed the Government for breaking its promises on GPs, as new figures reveal the number of GPs has fallen while millions of people are waiting more than two weeks for an appointment.
31 Jul 2023
British Gas profits: "Beggars belief" that energy firms raking in huge profits while families struggle
Responding to the news that British Gas reported profits of almost £1bn in the first half of 2023, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
31 Jul 2023
Rail ticket office closures: Elderly and vulnerable must not be “abandoned on station platform”
Responding to the news that the consultation on rail ticket office closures is set to be extended until 1 September, LiberalDemocrat Transport spokesperson Wera Hobhouse said:
31 Jul 2023