Davey: Richard Sharp must resign
The Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey has called on Richard Sharp to resign.
13 Mar 2023
Press Releases from the Liberal Democrats
Lineker: Today is a reminder that we need a properly independent BBC
Commenting on the news Gary Lineker has been told to step back from presenting Match of the Day, Liberal Democrat DCMS spokesperson Jamie Stone MP said:
13 Mar 2023
BP boss pay doubles: Sunak must bring in bonus tax now
The Liberal Democrats have demanded that the government bring in a tax on the bonuses of oil and gas company bosses, following the news that the chief executive of BP’s pay doubled to £10m.
10 Mar 2023
ONS Stats: Economy still suffering consequences of Conservatives
Responding to the latest ONS GDP figures from January 2023, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:v
10 Mar 2023
Davey: Shell boss £10m pay packet shows need for "bonanza bonus" tax
The Liberal Democrats have reiterated their calls for a tax on the bonuses of oil and gas company bosses, following the news that the former chief executive of Shell’s pay rose more than 50% to nearly £10m in 2022.
9 Mar 2023
Coram Childcare Survey: Time to invest properly in our children's future
In response to the Coram Family and Childcare annual survey which showed an increase of 5.6% in part-time childcare costs and 7% fewer local areas reporting sufficient childcare places for children under two, Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson Munira Wilson said:
9 Mar 2023
Steve Brine must stand down from Health Select Committee amid sleaze scandal
Responding to reports by the Daily Telegraph that Chair of the Health Select Committee Steve Brine, lobbied the NHS Chief Executive on behalf of a company paying him, Liberal Democrat Health spokesperson Daisy Cooper said:
9 Mar 2023
Suella Braverman: Lib Dems demand inquiry into potential breach of ministerial code
The Liberal Democrats have called on the ethics adviser to launch an official investigation into whether Suella Braverman has breached the ministerial code by attacking civil servants over the government’s small boats policy.
8 Mar 2023