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
3 billion litres of water wasted every day by leaky pipes, costing customers almost £400 million per year
An average of 3 billion litres of water is wasted every day in England and Wales (between 2020/21-2022/23) due to leaky pipes, House of Commons Library research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
14 Apr 2025
Davey: Chinese authorities aren’t playing ball - summon ambassador immediately
In a statement published online by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the authorities refused to be drawn on why Wera Hobhouse was not allowed to enter Hong Kong last week.
14 Apr 2025
MP barred from Hong Kong: Ministers must block Chinese super-embassy
Commenting on the continued lack of explanations for Wera Hobhouse’s deportation from Hong Kong, Calum Miller MP, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, said:
14 Apr 2025
Almost 3,000 children end up in A&E due to tooth decay as Lib Dems call for an end to “dental deserts”
2,800 children attended A&E due to issues related to tooth decay last year, data uncovered by the Liberal Democrats has revealed, up a fifth on five years ago.
14 Apr 2025
Cooper: Unprecedented legislation must be used judiciously
Responding to the passing of the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Bill which aims to prevent the closure of British Steel's Scunthorpe plant, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
12 Apr 2025
Davey on Parliament’s recall: Steel production is a matter of national security and all options should be on the table
Responding to the reports that the Government is recalling Parliament to discuss the future of British Steel, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
11 Apr 2025
Sunak honours list: “ID parade of political flunkies”
Responding to Rishi Sunak’s resignation honours list, Daisy Cooper MP, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader, said:
11 Apr 2025
Davey calls on Starmer to host world leaders’ summit on Trump tariffs
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has called on the Prime Minister to host a virtual summit of world leaders this weekend, to discuss a collective response to Donald Trump’s tariffs.
11 Apr 2025
Govt Ukraine support package is "small change:" Now we must seize Russian assets
Responding to the Government’s announcement of a support package for Ukraine, Liberal Democrat Defence Spokesperson Helen Maguire MP said:
11 Apr 2025