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
Privileges Committee vote: Rishi Sunak committed a cowardly cop-out
Tonight Rishi Sunak committed a cowardly cop-out. His failure to vote says all you need to know about this Prime Minister's lack of leadership.
19 Jun 2023
They 'jingled and mingled', the public followed the rules & did the right thing
Responding to the latest revelations about the Conservative Christmas party during Covid restrictions, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
19 Jun 2023
Ed Davey to kick off Liberal Democrat bid to win Somerton & Frome by-election
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey will make his first by-election campaign visit to Somerton & Frome where he will meet the LiberalDemocrat candidate Sarah Dyke and local activists in Castle Cary.
19 Jun 2023
Sunak must end mortgage horror show
Responding to the reports that the average two-year mortgage rate is now above 6%, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
19 Jun 2023
Privileges committee vote: Refusing to back motion would be an insult to bereaved familie
Ahead of today's vote in Parliament on the Commons privileges committee findings, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
19 Jun 2023
Apology is too little too late.
Responding to Michael Gove's comments on Sophy Ridge regarding the Conservative HQ Christmas party during lockdown, Liberal Democrat Chief Whip Wendy Chamberlain MP said:
18 Jun 2023
4th By-Election: A clear contest between the LiberalDemocrats and the Conservatives
Responding to the news that Somerton and Frome MP David Warburton has announced his resignation in The Mail+, LiberalDemocrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
18 Jun 2023
Partygate video should make Ministers “sick to their stomachs”
Responding to the new Partygate video, as seen in The Mirror, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
18 Jun 2023
Birthday Honours List: Liberal Democrats see two people honoured for their services
The Liberal Democrats see two people honoured in the Birthday Honours list. Prue Bray was awarded an MBE for her political services, while Heather Kidd was awarded an MBE for her services to rural communities.
18 Jun 2023