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
Sharp evidence undermines Johnson's claims
Responding to Richard Sharp appearing infront of the DCMS committee, Liberal Democrat Chief Whip Wendy Chamberlain MP said:
7 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Rudderless reshuffle could cost taxpayers £60m
The Government is likely to spend an estimated £60 million of taxpayers’ money as it sets up four new Departments.
7 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
BP profits: Sunak has failed the people of this country
Responding to energy giant BP announcing record profits of £23 billion in 2022, more than double the previous year, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey MP said:
7 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Spectator Interview: Truss is just another washed up Conservative minister
Responding to The Spectator's interview with Liz Truss, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
7 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Prepayment meters: Energy companies must pay back ‘Poverty Premium’ to those impacted
The Liberal Democrats have called on the Government to ensure energy companies pay back at least the ‘Poverty Premium’ paid by the tens of thousands who had a prepayment meter forcibly installed this winter in compensation.
6 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
One in seven have stayed at home to look after a relative due to lack of care staff
A staggering one in seven UK adults say they’ve had to stay at home to look after a relative over the last 12 months due to a lack of care workers, a new poll has revealed.
6 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Truss Piece: Withdraw the £115,000 Ex-PM Allowance
With the release of the 4,000 word piece by Liz Truss in the Sunday Telegraph, the Liberal Democrats are calling for the removal of her £115k a year ex-PM dividend funded by the taxpayer.
5 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Just a quarter of the “40 new hospitals” have received planning permission
Two new parliamentary questions by the Liberal Democrat MP Daisy Cooper have revealed the Government promise of “40 New Hospitals built by 2030” looks in tatters.
4 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Lib Dem Bill to stop prepayment meter installations blocked by Govt
A Liberal Democrats Bill to end all installations of prepayment metres over the Winter has been effectively blocked by the Conservative Government.
3 Feb 2023