Sending King on state visit a “humiliation”
Responding to confirmation that the King will make a second state visit to the US, Ed Davey, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, said:
31 Mar 2026
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
GDP: economy still stuck in the slow lane
Responding to today’s GDP figures, which show an estimated increase of 0.1% in the last quarter of 2025, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
31 Mar 2026
Less than 1% of phone thefts result in charge - as even PM’s former top aide falls victim to phone snatching epidemic
The Liberal Democrats have said that stealing phones has ‘effectively been decriminalised’, as Freedom of Information requests by the party revealed just 1% of all phone thefts resulted in a charge by police.
29 Mar 2026
Federal Party Press Releases
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
Federal Party Press Releases
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
Federal Party Press Releases
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
Federal Party Press Releases
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
Federal Party Press Releases
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
Federal Party Press Releases
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
Federal Party Press Releases
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
Federal Party Press Releases
Hotels for migrants in non-Tory areas is "party first, country last" approach
Commenting on the story that Suella Braverman allegedly refused hotel bookings for migrants because they were Conservative areas, Liberal Democrat Cabinet Office Spokesperson Christine Jardine MP said:
1 Nov 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Home Secretary has no credibility left
Scandal-ridden Home Secretary has no credibility left. Responding to Suella Braverman's comments calling refugees fleeing to the UK an "invasion."
1 Nov 2022