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
Federal Party Press Releases
Inflation: Deadly price hikes cannot go on any longer
Responding to the latest figures which shows inflation still above 10%, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
19 Apr 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Rise in “dental deserts” leaves millions struggling to get NHS dentist appointment
Over six in ten local areas in England have seen a rise in the number of people per dentist since 2019, new analysis commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
19 Apr 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Prepayment meters: This half-measure is an insult
Responding to the Ofgem announcement that prepayment meter installation will be banned for over-85s and those with severe illness, Liberal Democrat Energy Spokesperson Wera Hobhouse MP said:
18 Apr 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Rise in faulty sewage monitors as water firms accused of “covering up environmental scandal”
New analysis by the Liberal Democrats has revealed water companies are failing to monitor hundreds of sewage discharges in coastlines and rivers.
18 Apr 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
ONS pay-squeeze figures: The Government simply doesn't care
Responding to the latest ONS unemployment and earnings figures which saw average pay fall by 2.3% in the year to December 2022 to February 2023, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Sarah Olney said:
18 Apr 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Govt defeated as Lib Dems win vote to ban new coal mines
Today [Monday 17th April], Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords have passed their amendment to the Energy Bill, meaning the Government is prevented from opening new coal mines in England. The amendment was backed by Labour and Crossbencher Peers.
17 Apr 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Government reported for breaking purdah rules
The Liberal Democrats have this morning written to Cabinet Secretary Simon Case to report Ministers for breaking Purdah rules over today's maths policy announcement.
17 Apr 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Government Pushed to Vote on Banning New Coal Mines
Today [Monday 17th April], Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords will be pushing a vote on their amendment to the Energy Bill which would prevent the Government from opening new coal mines in England.
17 Apr 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Roads ‘plagued’ with potholes taking over 18 months to fix
Individual potholes are taking over eighteen months to be repaired in some areas, new figures have revealed.
17 Apr 2023