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
Reform economic plans: “Farage's fantasy economics is destined to fail”
Responding to the news that Reform are abandoning their commitment to tax cuts, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader and Treasury Spokesperson, Daisy Cooper MP said:
13 Oct 2025
Ed Davey warns energy sector: take on Badenoch and Farage lies or face a lost energy decade
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey is challenging the energy sector to counter the lies put forward by Reform UK and Conservative Party that will cause even higher energy bills and cost jobs.
13 Oct 2025
Lib Dems: Govt must hold inquiry to “provide the answers the public deserves”
Commenting on the collapse of the trial of the two men accused of spying for China, Calum Miller MP, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, said:
13 Oct 2025
Gaza peace summit: Starmer mush push for expansion of aid and rebuilding of Strip
Ahead of tomorrow’s Gaza peace summit in Egypt, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Calum Miller MP said:
12 Oct 2025
Lib Dems secure win in Parliament to end mouldy, flooded homes for military heroes
The Liberal Democrats’ longstanding campaign to improve the quality of military family homes is finally set to be adopted in law – making military family homes legally subject to the Decent Home Standard for the first time ever.
12 Oct 2025
Lib Dems: Equivalent of 16,000 nurses’ salaries set to be lost to delays at EU border as entry-exit scheme finally introduced
The Liberal Democrats are urging the Government to negotiate with the EU to enable pre-checks for HGVs away from the UK/EU border, as analysis shows that anticipated delays caused by the introduction of the EU’s Entry/Exit Scheme (EES) are set to cost £40
12 Oct 2025
China spies case: Govt needs to block super embassy or will put national security at risk
Responding to reports that British intelligence agencies were prevented from submitting spying concerns over the planning application for the Chinese super embassy in London, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Calum Miller said:
12 Oct 2025
Mandatory Digital ID for 13 year olds: “sinister, unnecessary, and a clear step towards state overreach.”
Responding to reports that the Government is considering rolling out mandatory digital ID for those aged 13 and up, Victoria Collins, Liberal Democrat Science, Innovation & Technology spokesperson said:
10 Oct 2025
Ed Davey vows to defend Bank of England against Farage's threats to its independence after meeting with Andrew Bailey
This morning Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey and Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper met with Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey to reaffirm support for the bank’s independence. Commenting after his meeting, Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey said:
10 Oct 2025