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
Water firms sewage apology: This apology and plan just don’t go far enough
Responding to England's water companies making a public apology for discharging sewage into rivers and coastlines, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
26 May 2023
Daisy Cooper: Government's promise of new hospitals isn't worth the paper it's written on
Responding to a BBC investigation that has found 33 of the 40 promised new hospitals are yet to be built, Liberal DemocratHealth spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
26 May 2023
Anne Widdecombe cheese sandwich comment: How out of touch can you get?
Responding to Anne Widdecombe's comments on the BBC earlier, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
26 May 2023
Javad Marandi: Govt must launch independent inquiry
The Liberal Democrats are calling for the Government to launch an independent inquiry into the donations from Javad Marandi to the Conservative party after he loses the right to anonymity.
26 May 2023
ONS pay-squeeze figures: No time to waste in ending this crisis
Responding to the latest ONS unemployment and earnings figures, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Sarah Olney said:
26 May 2023
CMA launch investigation into supermarkets: LiberalDemocrat action has lead to this
This afternoon the Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into supermarkets profiteering off high food prices. The Liberal Democrats have been the only political party calling for this investigation.
26 May 2023
Food summit: Cut prices on basics now
Ahead of the government-proposed food summit, the Liberal Democrats are calling for supermarkets to pass on the drop in wholesale prices of certain essential food products to consumers immediately.
26 May 2023
One in five Brits say Sunak will be gone before next General Election
A new poll commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed that over one in five (22%) UK adults say it is likely Rishi Sunak will step down as Conservative Party Leader before the next General Election after his party lost over 1,000 council seats.
26 May 2023
Bring Back Boris Rally: Classic Conservative infighting
Responding to the Bring Back Boris rally being held in Bournemouth on the 13th of May, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper said:
26 May 2023