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
Hunt hints at windfall tax U-turn
After a question from Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Ed Davey, the Chancellor was forced to admit the Government would consider a windfall tax on oil and gas companies. Responding Ed Davey said:
17 Oct 2022
Hunt’s out of touch advisory panel of asset managers
Responding to Jeremy Hunt’s new economic advisory panel only including asset managers, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
17 Oct 2022
Hunt statement: Damage already been done by these Conservatives
Responding to Jeremy Hunt’s mini-budget statement, Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said:
17 Oct 2022
Casey Report: The Met must change at lightning speed
Responding to Baroness Louise Casey's report into systemic failings within the Met Police, Liberal Democrat MP Wendy Chamberlain said:
17 Oct 2022
The British public don't need more economic turmoil
Responding to the news that the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is to fast-track measures to pay for Liz Truss's mini-budget, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
17 Oct 2022
Hunt promises pain for millions of people
Responding to Jeremy Hunt's comments that every department, including the NHS, faces cuts, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
16 Oct 2022
New Chancellor, Same Old Conservative Health Cuts - Sarah Olney
Responding to the new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s interview this morning Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
15 Oct 2022
Ed Davey calls for General Election
Responding to the news that Kwasi Kwarteng has been sacked as Chancellor, Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey said:
14 Oct 2022
Kwarteng flight: Chancellor should apologise and resign
Responding to the news that Kwasi Kwarteng is leaving IMF talks early due to the chaos surrounding his mini budget, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney said:
14 Oct 2022