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
Federal Party Press Releases
One in 20 waiting five minutes or more for 999 calls to be answered
One in 20 of those calling 999 for an ambulance in England are now waiting five minutes or more for their call to be answered, shocking new figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats have revealed.
13 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Lack of further energy bill support "heartless" - Davey
Responding to the news that Jeremy Hunt has ruled out further energy support, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey MP said:
13 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Economic vandalism leaves Britain on the edge of recession
Responding to the latest ONS figures which see the UK economy narrowly avoiding recession, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
10 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Rishi Sunak playing 'a reckless game' with CO2 emissions as two more private flights confirmed
Responding to confirmation from No.10 that Rishi Sunak travelled from Dorset to London via helicopter on Wednesday evening, then from London to Cornwall by plane on Thursday morning, Liberal Democrat Energy and Climate Change Spokesperson Wera Hobhouse MP said:
9 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
A&E Stats: Patients are paying the price for Conservative mismanagement
Responding to the news that 42,700 A&E patients waited 12 hours from decision to admit to admission in January and that ambulance response times in January 2023 met none of their targets. Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
9 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Home repossessions rise after Liz Truss budget
New figures out this morning from the Ministry of Justice show that mortgage claims, orders, warrants and repossessions have all increased in the three months to December 2022, following the Liz Truss mini-budget
9 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Sharp evidence undermines Johnson's claims
Responding to Richard Sharp appearing infront of the DCMS committee, Liberal Democrat Chief Whip Wendy Chamberlain MP said:
7 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Rudderless reshuffle could cost taxpayers £60m
The Government is likely to spend an estimated £60 million of taxpayers’ money as it sets up four new Departments.
7 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
BP profits: Sunak has failed the people of this country
Responding to energy giant BP announcing record profits of £23 billion in 2022, more than double the previous year, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey MP said:
7 Feb 2023