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
Proposed water company fines would be a 'drop in the ocean' state Lib Dems
Responding to news that Ministers are consulting on plans to give the Environment Agency more power to penalise water companies for rule-breaking, Tim Farron, Liberal Democrat Environment Spokesperson said:
21 Oct 2025
Johnson at Covid inquiry: calling Gavin Williamson’s efforts “heroic” an insult to the true heroes of the pandemic
Responding to Boris Johnson calling Gavin Williamson's work during the pandemic 'heroic', Liberal Democrat Schools Spokesperson Caroline Voaden MP said:
21 Oct 2025
Prince Andrew should “show contrition” by “returning every penny” of unpaid rent
Responding to the latest revelations that Prince Andrew has paid no rent on his Royal Lodge since 2003, Lisa Smart MP, Liberal Democrat Cabinet Office Spokesperson, said:
21 Oct 2025
Government borrowing stats: "alarm bells should be ringing" ahead of Budget
Responding to the news that Government borrowing in September hit the highest level for the month in five years, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader and Treasury Spokesperson Daisy Cooper said:
21 Oct 2025
Cooper: Reeves red tape plans "will do precious little" without customs union
Responding to new plans from the Chancellor to “scrap paperwork and cut red tape” to save money for UK businesses, Daisy Cooper, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson, said:
21 Oct 2025
Lib Dems: We must "futureproof cyber-security" to protect public services
Responding to recent nationwide internet outages, Liberal Democrat Business Spokesperson, Sarah Olney, commented:
20 Oct 2025
IMF remarks: Govt ending “mum’s the word” approach to “disasterclass” Brexit must precede new deal for businesses and families
Responding to Reeves’ remarks to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this weekend, Daisy Cooper, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson, said:
20 Oct 2025
Kent Reform suspend whip from cllrs: meetings more like episode of Traitors
Responding to the news that Reform have suspended the whip from four of their councillors on Kent County Council after a leaked video exposed divisions in their council group, a Liberal Democrat spokesperson said:
20 Oct 2025
Lib Dems: Govt must "break the link" with gas prices to reduce bills
Responding to Ed Miliband's morning round where he was questioned on energy bill rises, Pippa Heylings, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Energy Security and Net Zero, commented:
19 Oct 2025