GDP figures a result of two “growth-crushing” budgets, say Lib Dems
Responding to figures showing there was zero growth in January, Daisy Cooper MP, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson, said:
13 Mar 2026
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Lib Dems call for ban on donations from foreign officials to “Trump-proof” UK democracy
The Liberal Democrats have vowed to amend upcoming legislation to “Trump-proof” British democracy by preventing foreign government figures from funding UK political parties, think tanks and campaign groups.
12 Mar 2026
Davey: PM must stand firm against Trump’s bullying
Responding Responding to Donald Trump’s latest comments on the war in the Middle East, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
12 Mar 2026
Federal Party Press Releases
NHS waiting list hits 7 million as health service "brought to its knees"
Responding to the news that the NHS backlog has hit 7 million, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson Daisy Cooper said:
13 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Economic doomsday clock - Govt has 24 hours to make plan
Responding to James Cleverly discussing the Bank of England's withdrawal of support this morning, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
13 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Renewable energy cap: Lib Dems to table amendment expanding windfall tax on oil and gas companies
The Liberal Democrats have called on the government to expand its windfall tax on oil and gas companies, after ministers announced they will introduce a cap on the revenues of renewable energy companies.
12 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Kwarteng should catch the first plane back from Washington to save the British economy
Responding to Kwasi Kwarteng being in Washington today despite pension funds being at risk, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
12 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Jacob Rees-Mogg is "denying economic reality"
Responding to Jacob Rees-Mogg’s comments this morning on the economy being in a "good state", Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
12 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
GDP fall: Scrap budget before more damage is done
Responding to ONS figures showing GDP fell by 0.3% in August, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
12 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
IMF confirms what the British public already knows - the sums simply don't add up
Responding to the IMF's criticism of Kwasi Kwarteng's budget and blaming it for higher than expected interest rates, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Sarah Olney said:
11 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Bank of England intervention: Truss is bankrupting Britain
Responding to news that Liz Truss is sticking by her economic plan despite the Bank of England's intervention, Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey MP said:
11 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
“Urgent inquiry” should be launched into Kwarteng’s secret Saudi dealings
In light of revelations in the Guardian today that Kwasi Kwarteng had secret meetings with Saudi oil firms, the Liberal Democrats have called for an urgent inquiry into his conduct.
11 Oct 2022