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
Budget: Conservatives so out of touch they're living on another planet
Responding to the Spring Budget, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
15 Mar 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Energy Price Guarantee does not go far enough
Responding to news that the Government will be continuing the Energy Price Guarantee for another three months, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
15 Mar 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Budget is "judgement day" for Chancellor on cost of living crisis
Commenting ahead of the Spring Budget, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney said:
15 Mar 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Conservative MPs must back amendments to ban child detention
The Liberal Democrats have urged Conservative MPs to back amendments to the illegal migration bill to uphold the ban on the detention of children for immigration purposes.
15 Mar 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Braverman must apologise to women and girls for police dropping complaints
Responding to the figures that show police forces drop most complaints of officer violence against women, Liberal Democrat Chief Whip and former Police Officer, Wendy Chamberlain MP said:
15 Mar 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
ONS economy stats: Tomorrow is judgement day for Jeremy Hunt
Responding to this morning's ONS earnings and employment figures, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Sarah Olney said:
15 Mar 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Liberal Democrats urge Conservative MPs to ‘examine their conscience’ ahead of Small Boats Bill vote
The Liberal Democrats are urging Conservative MPs to ‘examine their conscience’ ahead of the Illegal Migration Bill’s second reading later today where MPs will have their first opportunity to vote for or against it.
15 Mar 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Lineker is back, Sharp must go
Responding to the news that Gary Lineker and the BBC have come to an agreement, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey MP said:
13 Mar 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Two million patient admissions at NHS hospitals with crumbling roofs last year
There were a staggering two million patient admissions at hospitals with crumbling roofs at risk of collapse last year, new analysis by the Liberal Democrats has found.
13 Mar 2023