Lib Dems call for Reform council candidate to be suspended over “sickening” racist comments
The Liberal Democrats have called on Nigel Farage to suspend Redcar council candidate Michael Manning after racist online comments.
29 Jan 2026
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
WASPI decision: a “hammer blow” to those who thought they would finally be treated fairly
Responding to the Government’s decision that no compensation should be paid to WASPI women, Liberal Democrats Work and Pension Spokesperson, Steve Darling MP said:
29 Jan 2026
Starmer's approach to China is all give and no take
Responding to the agreements signed by Keir Starmer and President Xi today, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Calum Miller MP said:
29 Jan 2026
Chagos deal is "shambolic" - Government must give MPs a say
Commenting on Starmer's plans to push ahead with the Chagos deal, Calum Miller MP, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, said:
5 Feb 2025
Local elections delayed: Ed Davey slams “disgraceful stitch up” between Labour and Conservatives
Responding to the Government’s announcement that local elections planned for this May are being delayed in nine council areas, all but two of which are run by the Conservatives, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey MP said:
5 Feb 2025
Trump's proposal for Gaza "bizarre" and "dangerous"
Responding to Donald Trump's proposals for the US to 'take over' Gaza, which could then become the 'Riviera' of the Middle East, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Calum Miller MP said:
5 Feb 2025
Ed Davey: Starmer must express solidarity with Denmark over Trump threats on Greenland
Commenting ahead of Keir Starmer’s meeting with the Danish Prime Minister today, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey:
4 Feb 2025
Trump tariffs: Ed Davey calls for Commonwealth summit with Canada to discuss response to “playground bully” tactics
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has called on the Government to convene a summit of Commonwealth leaders, including the Canadian Prime Minister, to discuss a joint response to President Trump’s damaging trade tariffs.
3 Feb 2025
Thames Water: Lib Dem MP urges High Court to reject proposed restructuring
Today (3rd February), Liberal Democrat MP Charlie Maynard has urged the High Court in a witness statement not to let Thames Water (TW) take on an extra £3bn in debt.
3 Feb 2025
Davey: PM must "drop his red line" on Customs Union as he meets EU leaders
Commenting on Keir Starmer's trip to Brussels on Monday, where he will hold talks with EU leaders on defence and security, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
2 Feb 2025
Cooper ruling out youth mobility scheme is "short-sighted and bitter blow to young people"
Responding to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper ruling out any plans for Labour to negotiate a youth mobility scheme with the EU during an interview with Trevor Phillips this morning, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs spokesperson Calum Miller MP said:
2 Feb 2025
Davey: Chancellor must order economic forecasts on UK-EU customs union ahead of Spring Statement
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has called on the Chancellor Rachel Reeves to order an official analysis on the economic benefits of a UK-EU customs union, ahead of March’s Spring Statement.
2 Feb 2025
