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
Ed Davey statement on attack at synagogue in Manchester
Responding to the attack at a synagogue in Manchester, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
2 Oct 2025
Conservative plans to scrap Climate Change Act: “only interested in following Farage”
Responding to the Conservative Party's plans to scrap the Climate Change Act, Liberal Democrat Energy Security and Net Zero Spokesperson Pippa Heylings MP said:
2 Oct 2025
EPC: Starmer must push for Greenland security package to fend off Trump’s “obsession” with breaching its sovereignty
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has called on Keir Starmer to use tomorrow’s European Political Community summit to agree a security package for Greenland to fend off Trump’s aggression.
2 Oct 2025
Michelle Mone: Badenoch must apologise for Tory PPE sleaze scandal
Responding to the High Court ruling that PPE Medpro should be fined after breaching its £122 million contract during the Covid pandemic, Lib Dem Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper said:
1 Oct 2025
Lib Dems on two-child benefit cap: Government must finally “turn words into action”
Responding to the news that the Chancellor is looking to lift the two-child benefit cap in November's Budget, Liberal Democrat Work and Pensions Spokesperson Steve Darling said:
30 Sep 2025
Reform-run Nottinghamshire Council acting like “North Korea” with journalist ban
The Liberal Democrats have warned that Reform-run Nottinghamshire Council is becoming the “North Korea” of Britain due to its ongoing ban on engagement with Local Democracy Reporters.
30 Sep 2025
Ed Davey expands Liberal Democrat frontbench team as party takes fight to Farage and Reform
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has announced a new, expanded frontbench team as his party takes the fight to Nigel Farage and Reform.
30 Sep 2025
£500m Social Care Investment: robbing Peter to pay Paul
Responding to reports that Wes Streeting is set to announce a £500m investment into the care sector today, Liberal Democrat Care and Carers spokesperson Alison Bennett MP said:
30 Sep 2025
Lib Dems call for new Intelligence and Security Committee inquiry into Russian interference as Reform’s Welsh ex-leader pleads guilty to bribery
The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Intelligence and Security Committee to launch a new probe investigating Russian interference in British politics, after Reform’s former leader in Wales Nathan Gill admitted to taking bribes to make statements in fa
29 Sep 2025