Lib Dems say water councils are cover for inaction on sewage scandal
In response to the Government announcing eight new regional water councils, Liberal Democrat Environment Spokesperson, Tim Farron MP, said:
5 Nov 2026
Press Releases
Lib Dem Comms Team
Lib Dems: £7.7bn Brexit red tape bill for British traders ‘Bleeding Business Dry’
Analysis by the Liberal Democrats has revealed that UK businesses have been hit with a staggering £7.7 billion Brexit red tape bill to trade with the European Union between 2022 and 2025.
5 Nov 2026
“Half a billion pounds on payouts for a shambolic NHS shake-up,” say Lib Dems
Responding to the National Audit Office’s report into the restructuring of Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), Helen Morgan MP, Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Health and Social Care, said:
4 Nov 2026
Federal Party Press Releases
Just 3.5% of home burglaries result in a charge in England and Wales
Analysis of official data by the Liberal Democrats has found that almost all burglaries go unpunished in England and Wales. The data has revealed that in the year up to March 2022 just 3.5% of domestic burglaries, and 4.2% of all burglaries resulted in a criminal charge in England and Wales.
4 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
OBR forecasts: Lib Dems table ‘humble address’ motion to force publication
The Liberal Democrats will table a motion calling on the Government to publish the OBR’s forecasts as soon as Parliament returns next week, warning any further delay will hurt businesses and homeowners.
4 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Lib Dems submit motion to dock Truss and Kwarteng's pay
New censure motion proposes halving the pay of the Prime Minister and Chancellor after they caused economic turmoil
4 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Suggestion of benefits cuts "jaw-dropping"
Responding to the news that Liz Truss has refused to rule out real-terms benefits cuts, Liberal Democrat Work and Pensions Spokesperson Wendy Chamberlain MP said:
4 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Kwarteng speech: Laughing about the turbulence is an insult to millions
Responding to Kwasi Kwarteng's Conservative Party Conference speech, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
3 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Conservative ministers slammed for holding 67 parties as British economy implodes
Having wiled the day away in complementary breakfasts, lunches and lounges, a typical minister could stagger their way from a CCHQ gala, to a reception with property developers, to a raucous drinks party in the aptly named “champagne room”.
3 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Departing Conservative ministers handed over £410,000 in redundancy pay
Former Conservative ministers are set to be handed more than £410,000 in redundancy payments, new analysis by the Liberal Democrats have revealed.
3 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Davey: Kwasi Kwarteng must resign so botched Budget can be scrapped
Responding to Kwasi Kwarteng's refusal to resign this morning despite his U-turn over the 45p tax rate, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
3 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
45p tax cut U-turn: Now scrap corporation tax cut and bankers bonuses too
Responding to Kwasi Kwarteng's U-turn on abolishing the 45p rate of tax, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
3 Oct 2022