Faith in courts must be restored as backlog hits record high
Responding to the backlog of crown court cases reaching new highs in England and Wales, Liberal Democrat Justice Spokesperson, Jess Brown-Fuller MP, said:
24 Sep 2026
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
SFI26: Farms under pressure cannot wait until 2027 for funds
Responding to the SFI26 window 2 budget being exhausted within hours, Liberal Democrat Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Spokesperson Tim Farron MP and Liberal Democrat Rural Affairs Spokesperson Sarah Dyke MP said:
23 Sep 2026
Davey conference speech: Cut income tax to tackle the cost of living
In his keynote speech to the Liberal Democrat Party Conference later today, Ed Davey will announce a massive tax cut, funded by growing the economy through membership of the EU single market and a customs union.
22 Sep 2026
NHS workforce plan: Too late for millions waiting in pain for treatment
Responding to the announcement of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
3 Jul 2023
It is only right Sunak sacks Zac Goldsmith
Responding to Zac Goldsmith being named and criticised in a new report from the Privileges Committee, Liberal DemocratLeader in the House of Lords Dick Newby said:
29 Jun 2023
Rwanda: Home Secretary should now scrap her unlawful vanity project
Commenting on the Rwanda ruling being ruled unlawful by the Court of Appeal, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael MP said:
29 Jun 2023
Privileges Committee: Sunak must order investigation into “gongs for cronies” scandal
The Liberal Democrats have called on Rishi Sunak to investigate whether any collusion took place between Boris Johnson and the MPs named in the latest privileges committee report - and commit to revoking their honours if there was.
29 Jun 2023
Parliamentary Bill tabled to “rip up” Thames Water and begin industry reform
The Liberal Democrats have tabled a new Parliamentary Bill to reform water companies amid a crisis in the industry.
28 Jun 2023
Ed Davey on water bills rising: This price hike is a kick in the teeth
Responding to reports that water firms are set to increase bills by as much as 40%, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
28 Jun 2023
Thames Water CEO resigns: This has to be a watershed moment for the scandal ridden company
Responding to Thames Water CEO's resignation this afternoon, Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
27 Jun 2023
1 in 3 school buildings past use-by date
Around 24,000 school buildings are beyond their estimated initial design life, according to a new report published today (28 June) by the National Audit Office.
27 Jun 2023
Hunt regulator meeting: Fear of “stitch up” over revolving door between regulators and firms
Ahead of the Chancellor’s meeting with Ofgem, Ofwat and the CMA tomorrow, the Liberal Democrats have raised fears of a “revolving door” between the regulators and profiteering firms.
27 Jun 2023