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
Somerton and Frome by-election could be a “watershed moment” for Lib Dems
Responding to the closing of polls in the three by-elections taking place today, Christine Jardine MP, Liberal DemocratCabinet Office Spokesperson said:
21 Jul 2023
Truss and Kwarteng payouts "slap in the face" for those seeing mortgages soar
Responding to the news that Liz Truss, Kwasi Kwarteng and Chris Pincher have all been given taxpayer-funded severance payments worth thousands of pounds, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper said:
21 Jul 2023
27,000 children on waiting lists for specialised dental care
27,000 children in England are stuck on NHS waiting lists for specialist dental care, including some with severe tooth decay or other serious dental problems, “heartbreaking” new figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats have revealed.
21 Jul 2023
Ed Davey: Somerton and Frome by-election a chance to send Sunak a message on NHS and cost of living
Commenting ahead of the Somerton and Frome by-election today (Thursday 20 July), Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
21 Jul 2023
Inflation figures: Cold comfort for families worried about rising mortgages
Responding to the latest inflation figures, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP commented:
21 Jul 2023
Defence Paper: Cutting 10,000 troops "unthinkable"
Responding to Ben Wallace's statement in the Commons on the government's Defence Command Paper, Liberal DemocratDefence Spokesperson Richard Foord MP said:
21 Jul 2023
Shaun Bailey enters Lords: Sunak must withdraw the Conservative whip
Commenting ahead of Shaun Bailey taking his place in the House of Lords today, Liberal Democrat Leader in the Lords Dick Newby commented:
21 Jul 2023
Somerton and Frome: Sarah Dyke's victory speech
Somerton and Frome: Sarah Dyke's victory speech
21 Jul 2023
Somerton and Frome declared “two horse race” by Lib DemLeader
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey will tomorrow (Tuesday 18th July), make his final campaign visit ahead of the Somerton and Frome by-election on Thursday.
17 Jul 2023