Press Releases

Dental decay “epidemic” as 134 children a day have tooth extracted in hospital

There were 49,112 tooth extractions for children in hospital in 2023/24, shocking new official figures have shown, the equivalent of 134 a day.

Davey: Scrap energy bill rise for pensioners stripped of Winter Fuel Payments

Liberal Democrat Leader and former energy secretary Ed Davey is calling on the Government to scrap the latest energy bill rise for the almost 10 million pensioners who’ve been stripped of their Winter Fuel Payments.

Public spending audit: We must focus on NHS

Commenting on the Treasury's audit into the state of public finances, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:

British economy in desperate need of repair after Conservative incompetence

Responding to the Chancellor's embargoed remarks on the economy, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:

CQC: entire NHS and care system needs fixing

Responding to the Health Secretary saying that the Care Quality Commission "is not fit for purpose", Liberal Democrat Health and Social Care spokesperson, Daisy Cooper MP said:

GB Energy: We cannot be left at the mercy of Putin again 

Responding to the government’s deal between GB Energy and the Crown Estate, Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said:

Conservative Leadership: a group of arsonists asking for a new box of matches

Responding to reports that seven Conservative MPs have asked for nomination papers for the Conservative Leadership, Liberal Democrat Chief Whip, Wendy Chamberlain MP said:

IFS report shows last Conservative Govt trashed the economy and sent mortgages spiralling 

Responding to the latest IFS report that shows 320,000 people have been pushed into poverty because of mortgage interest rate rises, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said: 

Crime Stats: Conservative failures mean victims of crime don’t know if they will see justice

Cleverly: A failed Conservative minister with a tarnished legacy

Responding to news that James Cleverly has formally announced that he will be running to be the next Conservative Leader, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said: