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
Ed Davey demands action on soaring food prices during Bedfordshire visit
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey will today (Wednesday 23rd August) call for action to tackle soaring food prices on a campaign visit to Mid Bedfordshire.
22 Aug 2023
GCSE pupils had 75 million lessons with non-specialist teachers
The Liberal Democrats have accused the Government of letting thousands of pupils down, after analysis by the party reveals over 75 million lessons for GCSE pupils getting their results this week were taught by non-specialist teachers.
22 Aug 2023
Dorries urged by council to stand down: Sunak must withdraw the whip
Responding to the Shefford Council calling on Nadine Dorries to step down, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper said:
21 Aug 2023
Ambulance staff leaving up by a half to almost 7,000 last year
Ambulance services have experienced a mass exodus of staff in the last year, with a staggering 51.2% increase in the number of leavers compared to 2019 levels, a Liberal Democrat FOI has revealed.
21 Aug 2023
Revealed: Over 100 sewage leaks in Government departmental buildings within the last year
Parliamentary Questions tabled by the Liberal Democrats have revealed civil servants in Whitehall and across the country suffer the same sewage misery as seaside swimmers.
18 Aug 2023
Recall Parliament to open pubs for Lionesses World Cup Final
The Liberal Democrats have urged the Government to recall Parliament to pass legislation allowing pubs to serve alcohol from 10am, in time for England's Lionesses appearance in the World Cup Final.
17 Aug 2023
A-level results: Sunak owes students an apology
Responding to news that A-level results have seen the biggest drop on record, Liberal Democrat Education spokesperson Munira Wilson MP said:
17 Aug 2023
It is "beggars belief" that Sunak is "rolling out the red carpet" for Mohammed bin Salman
Commenting on the reports that the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, has been invited to the UK by the government, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Layla Moran MP said:
17 Aug 2023
Lib Dems call for level playing field for University Places available through clearing
Liberal Democrats have called for all students, both UK and international, to be able to access university places through the UCAS clearing service at the same time.
16 Aug 2023