Davey on DIP: Defence bonds could raise £20bn but Starmer has ‘put his fingers in his ears’
Responding to Keir Starmer's speech on the Defence Investment Plan today, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
1 Jul 2026
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Amos Review: Lib Dems call for "genuine accountability" as "worst fears" are confirmed
In response to the release of the Independent National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation, carried out by Baroness Amos, Helen Morgan MP, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson, said:
29 Jun 2026
Ed Davey: Burnham's local government plan must not be "one-size-fits-all"
In response to Andy Burnham's first speech since announcing his candidacy for Prime Minister, Liberal Democrat Leader, Ed Davey said:
29 Jun 2026
Uncaring Govt leaves more people struggling with rising food costs
Responding to ONS data that shows around 1 in 20 (5%) of adults reported that in the past two weeks they had ran out of food and had been unable to afford more, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
17 Jul 2023
NHS waiting lists: One in eight patients in some areas waiting over a year for treatment
One in eight NHS patients in some areas of England have been waiting a year or more for treatment, new analysis by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
14 Jul 2023
Liberal Democrats announce London Mayoral shortlist
The Liberal Democrats have announced their shortlisted candidates for next year’s London Mayoral election. Rob Blackie and Chris French have been shortlisted and will now have the summer to win the support of London Liberal Democrat members.
14 Jul 2023
Public sector pay: Sunak must come clean over “savage cuts” facing hospitals and schools
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has called on Rishi Sunak to “come clean” with the public about the savage cuts facing local hospitals and schools because the government is refusing to provide enough funding for public sector pay rises.
14 Jul 2023
Record high waiting list is "watershed moment"
Responding to the news that the number of people waiting to start routine hospital treatment has reached a record high of 7.47 million, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson Daisy Cooper said:
14 Jul 2023
GDP Stats: Still no growth
Responding to the latest GDP statistics from the ONS which shows the UK economy contracted by 0.1% in May, LiberalDemocrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
14 Jul 2023
Ben Wallace's shopping comments "ill-judged"
Responding to Ben Wallace's "we're not Amazon" comments, Liberal Democrat Defence Spokesperson Richard Foord said:
14 Jul 2023
Ed Davey raises Somerset dentist shortage at PMQs
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has today raised the issue of a Somerset woman whose local dental surgery has closed at Prime Minister’s Question, amid people across the country struggling to get an appointment with a local dentist.
14 Jul 2023
Nadine Dorries: Sunak must withdraw Conservative whip while investigation takes place
Responding to the news that Nadine Dorries has been referred to the Conservative Chief Whip and the Speaker by the Cabinet Secretary over messages sent to civil servants, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper said:
14 Jul 2023