Faith in courts must be restored as backlog hits record high
Responding to the backlog of crown court cases reaching new highs in England and Wales, Liberal Democrat Justice Spokesperson, Jess Brown-Fuller MP, said:
24 Sep 2026
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
SFI26: Farms under pressure cannot wait until 2027 for funds
Responding to the SFI26 window 2 budget being exhausted within hours, Liberal Democrat Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Spokesperson Tim Farron MP and Liberal Democrat Rural Affairs Spokesperson Sarah Dyke MP said:
23 Sep 2026
Davey conference speech: Cut income tax to tackle the cost of living
In his keynote speech to the Liberal Democrat Party Conference later today, Ed Davey will announce a massive tax cut, funded by growing the economy through membership of the EU single market and a customs union.
22 Sep 2026
Federal Party Press Releases
Home repossessions increase significantly as budget sets off a mortgage ticking time bomb
New figures out today from the Ministry of Justice show that “mortgage claims, orders, warrants and repossessions have increased significantly”.
10 Nov 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Sunak failing the next generation as he refuses to protect education budgets
Following Rishi Sunak’s failure to guarantee that school and college budgets will not be cut in next week’s Autumn Statement at Prime Minister’s Questions, Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson Munira Wilson MP said:
9 Nov 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Lib Dems: Strip Gavin Williamson of his knighthood if found guilty of bullying
The Liberal Democrats have written to the Forfeiture Committee, calling for Gavin Williamson to be stripped of his knighthood if the complaints against him are upheld.
9 Nov 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Gavin Williamson anti-bullying video exposes 'rank hypocrisy' of Conservative Government
Responding to the resurfaced Government anti-bullying video recorded by Gavin Williamson MP during his time as Secretary of State for Education, Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Education, Munira Wilson MP, said:
9 Nov 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Gavin Williamson resigns: Sunak's integrity left in tatters
Responding to the news that Gavin Williamson has resigned from Cabinet, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
9 Nov 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Williamson comments: Independent Cabinet Office investigation needed now
The Liberal Democrats have demanded an immediate independent Cabinet Office inquiry into remarks made by Gavin Williamson, in which he told a senior civil servant to “slit his throat.”
8 Nov 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
'Full Confidence' in Williamson shows same old Conservative sleaze
Responding to the news that Rishi Sunak has 'full confidence in Gavin Williamson despite knowing about the complaint made, Liberal Democrat Cheif Whip Wendy Chamberlain MP said:
7 Nov 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
One in four mortgage borrowers fear losing their homes due to unpaid bills
New poll reveals homeowners expect their mortgage bills to rise and are worried about losing their home, defaulting on a payment or cutting down on food bills Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has called for a Mortgage Protection Fund, to offer grants to struggling homeowners who risk financial ruin whilst interest rates soar
7 Nov 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Ed Davey Autumn Speech in full
Today (Sunday 6th November) Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey will deliver a speech his Autumn speech after the party cancelled its September conference in respect to our late Queen and to join in the nation’s mourning. Please see the full text of the speech below.
6 Nov 2022