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
Triple lock: Truss looks set to betray struggling pensioners in the middle of a cost of living crisis
Responding to the Prime Minister's spokesperson refusing to say the Government is committed to the triple lock pension, Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Work and Pensions Wendy Chamberlain MP said:
19 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Minister's apology brings nothing but "cold comfort"
Responding to the Minister for Defence James Heappey and Prime Minister Liz Truss apologising for the Governments errors, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
18 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Hunt hints at windfall tax U-turn
After a question from Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Ed Davey, the Chancellor was forced to admit the Government would consider a windfall tax on oil and gas companies. Responding Ed Davey said:
17 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Hunt’s out of touch advisory panel of asset managers
Responding to Jeremy Hunt’s new economic advisory panel only including asset managers, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
17 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Hunt statement: Damage already been done by these Conservatives
Responding to Jeremy Hunt’s mini-budget statement, Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said:
17 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Casey Report: The Met must change at lightning speed
Responding to Baroness Louise Casey's report into systemic failings within the Met Police, Liberal Democrat MP Wendy Chamberlain said:
17 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
The British public don't need more economic turmoil
Responding to the news that the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is to fast-track measures to pay for Liz Truss's mini-budget, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
17 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Hunt promises pain for millions of people
Responding to Jeremy Hunt's comments that every department, including the NHS, faces cuts, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
16 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
New Chancellor, Same Old Conservative Health Cuts - Sarah Olney
Responding to the new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s interview this morning Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
15 Oct 2022