Lib Dems: Burnham must show backbone with Trump
As tensions between the United States and Iran escalate, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Calum Miller MP, said:
9 Jul 2026
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Lib Dems call on Andy Burnham to back £1.5bn plan to end corridor care as latest A&E figures reveal A&E perma-crisis
NHS statistics released today [Thursday 9th July 2026] have revealed that the service had record Accident and Emergency (A&E) attendances in June 2026, and that corridor care has risen in a month (May to June) by several thousand beds.
9 Jul 2026
‘Avanti Andy’ needs to realise Britain doesn’t start at Euston and terminate at Manchester Piccadilly, says Ed Davey
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey will visit Torbay this Friday [10th July] to issue to issue a stark warning to presumptive Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
9 Jul 2026
Almost half of Brits say they would never swim in the sea - with the number rising sharply amid sewage scandal
Nearly one in two (44%) people say they would never swim in the sea during the summer, with that number rising sharply by six-percentage points in just two years, despite the Government’s new target to halve sewage spills by 2030, a shocking new poll comm
4 Aug 2025
Davey: PM should host a ‘maple leaf meeting’ economic summit of Commonwealth states to stand with Canada against Trump tariffs
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has called on the Prime Minister to host a Commonwealth economic summit to boost economic ties and stand with Canadian allies against Donald Trump’s tariffs.
1 Aug 2025
Trump drug price row: Government must convene taskforce and put emergency plans in place to protect NHS
Responding to news overnight that Donald Trump has written to major pharmaceutical companies, including AstraZeneca and GSK, demanding lower drug prices in the US paid for by higher prices elsewhere, Liberal Democrat Cabinet Office Spokesperson Sarah Olne
1 Aug 2025
Lib Dems demand cap on SEND providers profits as top firms rake in £100m
The top private equity companies providing SEND schooling have made combined profits of over £100m a year, with some making margins of over 20%, House of Commons Library research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
31 Jul 2025
Ministers "burying their heads in the sand" - Lib Dems respond to Starmer small business announcement
Speaking in response to Keir Starmer's announcement about cracking down on late payments to small businesses, Liberal Democrat Business Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
31 Jul 2025
Davey: Govt must launch full investigation into ATC technical fault
Responding to reports that all outbound UK flights were hit by an air traffic control technical issue leading to delays, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
30 Jul 2025
Lib Dems: “If Trump really loves Scotland, why is he hammering Scotch whisky with tariffs?”
Commenting on Donald Trump saying “we love Scotland” while opening a new Aberdeenshire golf course, Liberal Democrat Scotland Spokesperson Susan Murray said:
29 Jul 2025
Davey calls for Lord Hermer to publish legal advice on Gazan aid blockade
Commenting ahead of a Cabinet recall on the conflict in the Middle East, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has called for the Attorney General Lord Hermer to publish his legal advice to the Government, saying:
29 Jul 2025
Davey on Southport attacks one year on: We are a caring country not one of thuggery
Reflecting on the one year anniversary of the Southport attacks, Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey said:
28 Jul 2025