Spring Statement: Critical moment for our national and economic security
Commenting ahead of the Government’s Spring Statement, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson, Daisy Cooper MP said:
2 Mar 2026
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Davey: Only right tax exiles start paying taxes to fund the Armed Forces
Liberal Democrat Leader, Ed Davey has today challenged Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in the Chamber and called for tax exiles to start paying taxes to fund the Armed Forces, as they protect British citizens around the world.
2 Mar 2026
Lib Dems urge Reeves to scrap fuel duty hike as Iran war leads to soaring petrol prices
The Liberal Democrats are calling on Rachel Reeves to cancel her planned fuel duty increase in tomorrow’s Spring Statement, warning that the conflict in Iran could push petrol prices to record highs.
2 Mar 2026
Grooming gangs inquiry: Cannot continue to be a political football
Responding to the crisis around the grooming gangs inquiry, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Max Wilkinson MP said:
23 Oct 2025
IFS report: scrapping two child cap is best way to tackle child poverty and right for the economy
Responding to the Institute for Fiscal Studies findings that removing the two-child limit would reduce child poverty, Liberal Democrat Work and Pensions Spokesperson Steve Darling MP said:
23 Oct 2025
SEND provision reform delay: “an absolute betrayal”
Responding to reports that the Government have delayed publishing the Schools White Paper, which includes its long-awaited overhaul of SEND provision in England, until 2026, Liberal Democrat Schools Spokesperson Caroline Voaden said:
22 Oct 2025
Davey asks PAC chair to summon Prince Andrew following PMQs exchange
Responding to Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey at PMQs today, the Prime Minister indicated he was open to parliamentary scrutiny of Prince Andrew and arrangements surrounding Royal Lodge.
22 Oct 2025
Channel crossings: Govt must back up their big promises with actions
Responding to reports that more migrants have crossed the English Channel in small boats so far this year than in the whole of 2024, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Max Wilkinson MP said:
22 Oct 2025
Casey Commission: Ministers must not prioritise one inquiry over the other
Responding to reports that Baroness Casey may be leading the Grooming Gang Inquiry as well as the Social Care Inquiry, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson Helen Morgan MP said:
22 Oct 2025
Election delays - Prime Minister must return to chamber after he "dodged question" at PMQs
Responding to the Prime Minister's refusal to directly answer a question from Lib Dem MP Will Forster at PMQs, who asked for a "cast-iron guarantee" that voters across the country won't lose their right to vote in May for a second year in a row, Liberal D
22 Oct 2025
Ed Davey: Prince Andrew should give evidence to Parliament over Royal Lodge
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has called for Prince Andrew to give evidence to a parliamentary committee regarding the Royal Lodge, during Prime Minister’s Questions today.
22 Oct 2025
Inflation figures: Govt can't keep sitting on its hands
Responding to inflation remaining at 3.8%, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper said:
22 Oct 2025