Davey on Mandelson sacking: Starmer must come before Parliament
Responding to the news that Peter Mandelson has been sacked as the UK Ambassador to the United States, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
11 Sep 2025
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Lib Dems push vote on banning loud music on public transport as new poll reveals impact of “headphone dodgers” on commuters
A new poll for the Liberal Democrats has revealed the consequences of antisocial passengers playing loud music on commuters, as the party puts its amendment to Parliament this evening on its proposals to crack down on headphone dodging.
10 Sep 2025
Ed Davey on Mandelson: Civil Service Commission must investigate if ambassador has broken diplomatic code
Responding to the latest revelations regarding Lord Mandelson’s friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, Ed Davey, Liberal Democrat leader, said:
10 Sep 2025
Federal Party Press Releases
Lib Dems force vote tonight to kill Illegal Migration Bill
Today [10 May], the Liberal Democrats will force a vote on their motion to kill the Illegal Migration Bill. This rarely used procedure at Second Reading in the House of Lords demonstrates the strength of the Party’s opposition to the Bill.
10 May 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
GP numbers fall by 4% in Southampton as Sunak visits to announce new policy
The Liberal Democrats have slammed Rishi Sunak for more empty promises, after figures reveal the number of GPs in Southampton has fallen by over 4% since the 2019 general election.
9 May 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Deposit-free Mortgages: Govt mismanagement put mortgages out of reach
Responding to the news of a deposit-free mortgage scheme being launched by Skipton Building Society, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Housing Helen Morgan MP said:
9 May 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Govt GP announcement "not worth the paper it’s written on"
Responding to the Government announcement on GP access, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
9 May 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Lib Dems table no confidence motion after Sunak loses local elections
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey is set to table a motion of no confidence in the Government as soon as Parliament returns tomorrow, which could force a general election if it is passed by the House of Commons.
8 May 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Midas Touch: Tory Chairman Hands seats to the Lib Dems
The Liberal Democrats have said Conservative Party chairman Greg Hands has the “Midas Touch,” after scores of areas he visited during the local election campaign turned Lib Dem gold.
7 May 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Lib Dems ahead in 20 Blue Wall seats as Ed Davey puts party on General Election footing
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has put his party on a general election footing. It comes as the party identifies over 20 Conservative seats under threat after the Liberal Democrats won the popular vote at the local elections.
7 May 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Ed Davey hails “best result in decades” as Lib Dems win big in Conservative heartlands
Ed Davey has celebrated the Liberal Democrats winning their “best result in decades” after the party gained control of 12 councils at the local elections.
5 May 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Ed Davey declares "time's up" for Sunak and demands general election at victory rally in Windsor
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has demanded a general election after declaring time is up for Rishi Sunak and his out-of-touch Conservative Government.
5 May 2023