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
Ed Davey: Farage owes steelworkers an apology for cheering on Trump
Responding to the ongoing speculation over the future of British Steel, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
9 Apr 2025
Half of Brits less likely to buy US goods after Trump tariffs as public overwhelmingly backs a ‘Buy British’ campaign
Half of UK adults say they are now less likely to buy American products in the wake of Donald Trump’s tariffs on the UK, a shocking new poll commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
8 Apr 2025
Starmer confirms online safety on the table in Trump trade talks: Parliament must be given a vote
Responding to the Prime Minister confirming at today's Liaison Committee hearing that online safety commitments and the tech tax are on the table in talks over a trade deal with Trump, Calum Miller MP, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, said:
8 Apr 2025
Chancellor rejects calls for a “Buy British” campaign in “insult” to businesses on the brink
Responding to the Chancellor rejecting Liberal Democrat calls for a ‘Buy British’ campaign as “inward looking”, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
8 Apr 2025
GP recruitment crisis: "far too many still struggling" for appointments
Responding to the Government's announcement that they've recruited 1,500 new GPs, Helen Morgan MP, Liberal Democrat Health and Care Spokesperson, said:
8 Apr 2025
Davey calls for extra bank holiday to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day
The Liberal Democrats are calling for an additional bank holiday to commemorate next month’s 80th anniversary of the Allied victory in Europe.
8 Apr 2025
Davey on Starmer speech: “End this trade war through strength not timidity”
Responding to the Prime Minister’s speech on supporting UK businesses following Trump’s tariffs, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
7 Apr 2025
Average worker in worst hit areas will lose out on £11,000 due to jobs tax
The rise in employers’ National Insurance has come into effect with employees in the worst hit areas facing an estimated hit of almost £11,000 on average by the end of the decade, as the jobs tax gets passed down to them as lower real wages, Liberal...
7 Apr 2025
Pensions triple lock increase wiped out by Winter Fuel Payment cut and rising bills
The Liberal Democrats have warned that the increase in the state pension today has been almost entirely wiped out by last week's bill increases and cuts to the winter fuel payment.
6 Apr 2025