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
Families on Universal Credit face £290 hit to income if benefits uprated with earnings
Lib Dem Work and Pensions Spokesperson Wendy Chamberlain accuses the Government of being “heartless” and says Liz Truss must act in next 24 hours.
11 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
ONS earning stats show pay squeeze continues
Responding to the latest earning figures from the ONS which shows regular pay fell by 2.9% in real terms in June to August 2022, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
11 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Chancellor set to spook the markets on Halloween
Responding to the news that Kwasi Kwarteng's fiscal plan is being brought forward to Halloween, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spoksperson Sarah Olney MP said:
10 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Benefits: Millions of people left in grim limbo after botched budget
Responding to the DWP Minister Victoria Prentis this morning refusing to confirm if benefit payments will be increased in line with inflation, Liberal Democrat Work and Pensions spokesperson Wendy Chamberlain said:
10 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Mortgage “ticking time bomb” as 3,300 fixed rate deals end every day
168,000 mortgage borrowers to be hit with expensive new deal between today and Kwasi Kwarteng’s fiscal plan expected on 23 November
10 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Conservatives facing ‘complete wipeout’ unless botched Budget is scrapped
Responding to Nadine Dorries saying this morning that the Conservatives would face a “complete wipeout” if there was a general election tomorrow, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
9 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Bankers’ champagne reception: Investigation needed into whether Kwarteng broke Ministerial Code
The Liberal Democrats have written to Cabinet Secretary Simon Case asking him to open an investigation into whether the Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng breached the Ministerial Code following revelations about his post mini-Budget champagne reception with hedge fund managers.
9 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Three in four blame budget for higher mortgages
Liberal Democrats demand the Government step in to save homeowners unable to keep up with spiralling mortgage costs, warning “people’s homes are now on the line”
7 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Energy blackouts: Truss must convene COBRA
Responding to the National Grid warning of rolling blackouts this winter, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
6 Oct 2022