Davey on tariffs: summon the US ambassador as Trump chaos “putting Liz Truss to shame”
Responding to the US Court of International Trade ruling that blocks many of Trump’s tariffs, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
29 May 2025
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
“Scandal” as 400 military families forced to face emergency housing repairs over VE day anniversary
New research obtained by the Liberal Democrats has revealed that 442 military families had to call for urgent repairs on their state-provided housing over the week of VE-day commemorations – with a massive 64,000 requests for urgent repairs clocking up...
29 May 2025
Police chiefs letter: police and criminal justice systems need “real leadership” say Lib Dems
Responding to the six police chiefs’ letter to the Times today warning of the consequences of underinvestment in the police system, Josh Babarinde MP, Liberal Democrat Justice Spokesperson, said:
28 May 2025
DIY heating: Shock poll reveals nine in ten use alternatives to central heating this winter
A shocking new poll commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed that two in three (68%) Brits say they are worried about the cost of heating their home this winter, as they reveal the alternative methods they are using to keep warm this winter.
20 Feb 2025
Ed Davey: Farage sounds like a “spokesman for Trump”
Commenting on Nigel Farage’s response to Donald Trump calling President Zelensky a “dictator”, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
20 Feb 2025
Carers UK report: Ministers need to "step up and give carers the fair deal that they deserve"
Responding to a report from Carers UK, which showed that more than half (57%) of carers ‘often’ or ‘always’ feel overwhelmed, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
20 Feb 2025
Nearly 400,000 used urgent care or went to a GP as their usual pharmacy could not fill their NHS prescription in December
An estimated 382,000 adults between 10th December and the 1st January visited their GP or an urgent care service due to their usual pharmacy being unable to fill their NHS prescription...
19 Feb 2025
Record 20.5 million month-long waits for a GP appointment last year - up 60% in seven years
There were a record 20.5 million month-long waits for a GP appointment last year, new research by the Liberal Democrats reveal.
19 Feb 2025
Water bill hike: Govt must knuckle down and replace Ofwat
Commenting on six water firms appealing to Ofwat for higher bill charges than the regulator recommended, Liberal Democrat Environment Spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
19 Feb 2025
Inflation: Chancellor has put the UK at risk of "new era of stagflation”
Responding to inflation rising to 3%, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
19 Feb 2025
Govt are 'throwing farmers to the wolves'
Following reports that the Treasury meeting with farming groups this morning led to no resolution, Liberal Democrat Environment and Rural Affairs Spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
18 Feb 2025
Thames Water ruling: Throwing good money after bad
Thames Water has just won court approval for an emergency debt package worth up to £3 billion. Liberal Democrat MP Charlie Maynard urged the High Court in a witness statement on behalf of TW’s customers to stop the company from taking on an extra ...
18 Feb 2025