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
Ed Davey Autumn Speech in full
Today (Sunday 6th November) Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey will deliver a speech his Autumn speech after the party cancelled its September conference in respect to our late Queen and to join in the nation’s mourning. Please see the full text of the speech below.
6 Nov 2022
PM must sack Williamson
Responding to Gavin Williamson's messages to Wendy Morton, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
5 Nov 2022
Philp's Manston comments show "shocking and callous complacency"
Responding to Chris Philp's comment that migrants have "cheek" for taking issue with conditions at Manston, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael said:
4 Nov 2022
Lib Dems call for legal right to see a GP within 7 days as millions of patients face delay
Ed Davey announces plans to give patients a legal right to see their GP within a week, or within 24 hours if in urgent need. New figures reveal a stark postcode lottery with one in four people in some areas waiting over two weeks for a GP appointment Lib Dem Leader says the Govt must increase recruitment and retention of GPs, introduce a 24/7 booking line and cut bureaucracy to free up appointments
4 Nov 2022
Philp's refusal to apologise shows contempt for the public
Responding to Chris Philp's refusal to apologise for his role in the mini-budget this morning, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney said:
4 Nov 2022
Davey: Recession warning a "badge of shame" for Rishi Sunak and Conservative government
Responding to the Bank of England's warning today that the UK is facing the longest recession on record, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
3 Nov 2022
Asylum seekers abandoned - Braverman failing in her duty as Home Secretary
The Liberal Democrats have warned that Home Secretary Suella Braverman is “failing in her duty” as Home Secretary, after reports asylum seekers have been left stranded in central London by the Home Office.
3 Nov 2022
Bank of England rate rise: Chancellor must address the country
Commenting ahead of today's interest rate decision from the Bank of England, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
3 Nov 2022
Matt Hancock should lose his MP salary while he's in the jungle
Responding to the news that Matt Hancock has lost the Conservative whip because he is appearing on "I'm a Celebrity", Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
1 Nov 2022