GDP: Economic downturn puts “storm clouds” over businesses
Responding to the latest economic figures that show the UK economy shrank by 0.1% in May, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson, Daisy Cooper MP, said:
11 Jul 2025
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Lib Dems call for genuine reform of SEND support as cost for special needs children’s transport stands at £1.5bn
Shocking figures on the state of SEND provision in England analysed by the Lib Dems ramp up pressure on the Government to commit to genuine reforms to the SEND system, as the party called for children’s rights to SEND support to be protected.
10 Jul 2025
Heatwave: Lib Dems call on Govt to open community ‘cool hubs’ for vulnerable people as temperatures soar
The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to open up air conditioned public buildings as ‘cool hubs', to provide relief to vulnerable people during summer heatwaves, as millions suffer unbearable temperatures in inadequate housing.
10 Jul 2025
Bathing Water Monitoring: Ultimately, this is not enough
Commenting after the Government announced that monitoring for swimming sites in England and Wales will be updated for the first time since 2013, Liberal Democrat Environment Spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
12 Mar 2025
Davey on ceasefire: fastest way to bring peace in Ukraine is for Putin to withdraw
Responding to the announcement that Ukraine has accepted a US proposal for a complete ceasefire for 30 days and that intelligence sharing and military aid from the US to Ukraine will resume immediately, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
11 Mar 2025
DEFRA halting incentives another “outrageous” attack on farming communities
Responding to DEFRA halting new applications for the Sustainable Farming Incentive, Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
11 Mar 2025
Hull leader Mike Ross calls for emergency COBRA meeting in light of North Sea collision
Liberal Democrat leader of Hull City Council, Mike Ross, has called for COBRA to be convened in response to the North Sea collision and fuel spill.
11 Mar 2025
Thames Water Appeal: Company must be put into Special Administration
Today, Liberal Democrat MP Charlie Maynard will be appealing the High Court's judgment on plans that would see an additional £3bn debt added to Thames Water's existing debt of more than £16bn. Commenting ahead of the appeal, Charlie Maynard said:
11 Mar 2025
Hull Council Leader Mike Ross calls on Government to set out “Rapid Response Plan” after North Sea Collision
Liberal Democrat Hull Council Leader, Cllr Mike Ross, has called on the Government to hold an emergency meeting in East Yorkshire and to set out a “Rapid Response Plan” following the events unfolding in the North Sea.
10 Mar 2025
Davey: Starmer should visit new Canadian PM and stand in solidarity against Trump “turning the screws” on Canada
As Mark Carney is announced the new leader of Canada, Ed Davey has called on Starmer to head to Ottawa to stand in solidarity with the country’s new Prime Minister in response to Trump’s threats against Canada.
9 Mar 2025
Lib Dems demand publication of legal advice on seizing frozen Russian assets
The Liberal Democrats have written to the UK Attorney General, calling on him to publish the legal advice provided to the Government regarding seizing the frozen Russian assets held in the UK.
7 Mar 2025
Safer Phones Bill: Government making "ponderous progress" as measures watered down
Commenting on news that the Safer Phones Bill was watered down to gain government support, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Science, Innovation and Technology Victoria Collins MP said:
7 Mar 2025