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
Covid inquiry judicial review a "kick in the teeth" for bereaved families
Responding to the government announcing a judicial review to try to avoid having to hand over unredacted messages to the Covid inquiry, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
5 Jun 2023
South West Water £112m dividend "slap in the face" for communities facing sewage dumping
Responding to the news that South West Water owner Pennon Group is increasing its dividends by almost 11% to £112 million, despite facing an Ofwat probe into leaks, Liberal Democrat Environment Spokesperson Tim Farron said:
5 Jun 2023
Cost of remortgaging up by 38% since 2019
The cost of remortgaging your home has gone up by a staggering 38% since the 2019 general election, new research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
5 Jun 2023
Johnson Covid messages: Sunak must hand over evidence to avoid “Conservative stitch up”
Responding to the news that Boris Johnson has handed over WhatsApp messages and diaries to the Cabinet Office for use in the Covid inquiry, Liberal Democrat Cabinet Office Spokesperson Christine Jardine MP said:
5 Jun 2023
Never has a Health Secretary been responsible for so many broken promises
Responding to Steve Barclay's BBC interview this morning, Liberal Democrat Health spokesperson Daisy Cooper said:
30 May 2023
Covid inquiry and missing Johnson messages: “Dog ate my homework excuses don’t stand up to scrutiny”
Responding to the Covid inquiry extending its deadline until Thursday after the Cabinet Office claimed it doesn’t have copies of Boris Johnson’s WhatsApp messages, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper said:
30 May 2023
Covid inquiry: Refusing to hand over Johnson's messages would "make mockery" of process
Commenting ahead of the deadline for the government to provide unredacted versions of Boris Johnson's messages to the Covid inquiry, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson Daisy Cooper said:
30 May 2023
Hell to Buy: First-time buyers face £4k hit this year
Rising rates and withdrawal of Help to Buy leaves “double whammy” for young homeowners
29 May 2023
30,000 muggings went unsolved last year as violent criminals “let off the hook”
A staggering 30,000 muggings went unsolved last year, new analysis commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
29 May 2023