News - Daisy Cooper

MP launches new Lib Dem plan to slash energy bills in St Albans

Daisy Cooper, MP for St Albans, has unveiled a new Liberal Democrat plan to slash energy bills by £100 for the average household in St Albans, through clawing back the billions of windfall profits made by big energy operators.

Posted on 16 June 202616 June 2026

MP welcomes increase in driving test availability after sustained pressure on government

Daisy Cooper, MP for St Albans, has welcomed new figures showing increased driving test availability across the St Albans area, following years of her exerting pressure on the government and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to tackle long waiting times.

Posted on 8 June 20268 June 2026

MP a “whisker away” from winning campaign to end scandal of St Albans taxpayers subsiding big developers by £3 million a year

Daisy Cooper, MP for St Albans, is on the cusp of securing a change in the law which would end the scandal of St Albans district council taxpayers subsiding big developers to the tune of millions of pounds each year.

Posted on 29 May 202629 May 2026

Daisy Cooper MP hails a “major breakthrough for women’s safety” as her campaign to root out sexual offenders in the NHS is “finally” taken up by government

After five years of campaigning, and off the back of Daisy tabling legislation for a second time just recently, the government has announced that it will now consult on measures to root out perpetrators of sexual misconduct in the NHS.

Posted on 7 April 20267 April 2026

MP features in list celebrating achievements of Westminster’s 100 leading women

For the third year running, St Albans MP Daisy Cooper has featured in the Women in Westminster: The 100 list, celebrating the achievements of 100 women who have made a significant contribution to politics and public life during the year.

Posted on 31 March 202631 March 2026

MP tables new law to protect green spaces on the Verulam Estate

Daisy Cooper, MP for St Albans, has launched a new parliamentary Bill to halt attempts to buy up cherished green spaces on the Verulam Estate and in Ashby Gardens — a practice that has caused years of stress, confusion and unnecessary planning battles for local residents.

Posted on 30 March 202630 March 2026

MP calls for £90m investment in new inpatient mental health beds in Hertfordshire “which would pay for itself from day one”

Daisy Cooper MP has launched a new campaign to boost the number of mental health beds in Hertfordshire, calling directly on the Hospitals Minister to provide the funding for a scheme that is ready to go.

Posted on 24 March 202624 March 2026

Daisy Cooper MP joins PBFC Community Foundation Annual Iftar

Daisy Cooper, Member of Parliament for St Albans, joined the PBFC Community Foundation’s annual Iftar gathering on 1 March at the Green Wood Park Community Centre in Chiswell Green. PBFC stands for Park Street, Bricket Wood, Frogmore and Chiswell Green.

Posted on 23 March 202623 March 2026

MP calls on St Albans residents to back plans to relocate Mount Vernon Cancer Centre to Watford General as a move that could “save lives”

Daisy Cooper, MP for St Albans, is encouraging local residents to back plans to relocate Mount Vernon Cancer Centre to Watford General, and to respond to the public consultation (open until 29 March 2026).

Posted on 17 March 202617 March 2026

MP encourages local community groups to participate in Abbey Line initiatives

Daisy Cooper MP is highlighting opportunities for community groups along the Abbey Line, following her recent meeting with the Abbey Line Community Rail Partnership and journey from St Albans Abbey to Bricket Wood.

Posted on 11 March 202611 March 2026