Our prison system shouldn't rely on prisoners handing themselves back in
Responding to the news that William Smith from Woking has returned himself to Wandsworth Prison, Liberal Democrat MP for Woking, Will Forster said:
6 Nov 2025
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Statement from Woking MP on escaped prisoner: Public deserves full explanation from Govt
Responding to reports that a second prisoner has escaped from Wandsworth prison this week, who was a resident in Woking, where most of his offenses took place, Liberal Democrat MP for Woking, Will Forster said:
5 Nov 2025
Prison release: Lammy must return to Parliament this afternoon
Commenting on reports that a second migrant sex offender has accidentally been released, Liberal Democrat Justice Spokesperson Jess Brown-Fuller MP said:
5 Nov 2025
Lib Dems announce £400 million boost to bereavement payments, reversing “heartless” Conservative cuts
The Liberal Democrats have today announced plans to reverse Conservative cuts to support payments for bereaved families who lose a parent. The move would increase funding by around £440m a year by 2028-29.
30 Jun 2024
Armed Forces Day: Davey calls for veterans and those serving to be given a Fair Deal
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has marked Armed Forces Day by calling for those serving and veterans and their families to be given a Fair Deal.
30 Jun 2024
Ed Davey embarks on battlebus tour from John O’Groats to Land’s End
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey will embark on an epic 1,343-mile tour of seats from John O’Groats to Land’s End in the final days of the general election campaign.
28 Jun 2024
Record 8.5 million pensioners paying tax: Millions hammered by "Sunak's retirement tax"
Responding to the latest HMRC figures showing that a record 8.5 million pensioners are now income taxpayers, LiberalDemocrat Treasury spokesperson, Sarah Olney said:
28 Jun 2024
Lib Dems call for VAT on kids’ toothpaste and toothbrushes to be scrapped as 1,400 children go to A&E with tooth decay last year
The Liberal Democrats have announced plans to scrap VAT on children’s toothpaste and toothbrushes as the party reveals 1,400 children have been to A&E with tooth decay issues in the last year.
27 Jun 2024
[EMBARGOED] Ed Davey calls for emergency Health and Care Budget after election to rescue NHS on the brink
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has called for an emergency Health and Care Budget within four weeks of the General Election, to rescue local health and social care services “on the brink”.
27 Jun 2024
BBC Debate: The audience spoke for the nation
Responding to tonight’s BBC debate, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats Daisy Cooper said:
27 Jun 2024
Lib Dems announce plan to give every cancer patient a dedicated specialist nurse
The Liberal Democrats have announced a plan to give every cancer patient a dedicated specialist nurse supporting them throughout their treatment.
27 Jun 2024
Gamblegate: Lib Dems demand Ethics Adviser inquiry into ministers
The Liberal Democrats have written to the Prime Minister’s Ethics Adviser demanding an investigation into the Conservative election betting scandal and whether any Ministers placed bets on the election date using inside information.
24 Jun 2024