Davey: Starmer can't fix cost of living crisis without dropping red lines on Europe
Responding to Keir Starmer’s ‘fresh direction’ speech, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey, said:
11 May 2026
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Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Ed Davey calls on Labour leadership contenders to drop red lines on EU
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has called on the Labour leadership contenders Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting to commit to dropping Labour's ‘red lines’ on Europe, to boost the economy and tackle the cost-of-living crisis.
10 May 2026
Lib Dems: Kemi Badenoch is at the "height of hypocrisy" over the Iran War
Responding to comments made by Kemi Badenoch on the Today programme, where she criticised Donald Trump’s lack of plan for his conflict in Iran and condemned the Government’s lack of a plan for defence, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs spokesperson Calum M
5 May 2026
Davey: Government must expel Iranian Ambassador immediately
Following the Iranian Ambassador’s inflammatory comments on social media, which included urging the country’s diaspora in the UK to "sacrifice their lives for the homeland" Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
1 May 2026
Davey unveils plan to stop Trump’s interference in British politics
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey is calling for a dedicated investigation into political interference by the Trump administration, as he warns that Nigel Farage and Reform UK are “a franchise of Trump’s MAGA politics”.
29 Apr 2026
Davey: Labour MPs must be given a free vote on Privileges Committee investigation
Responding to reports that Keir Starmer is set to whip Labour MPs to oppose his referral to the Privileges Committee, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey MP said:
27 Apr 2026
Lib Dems launch giant new Trumpflation campaign accusing Badenoch and Farage of “cheerleading” higher prices
The Liberal Democrats have launched a major new campaign highlighting the impact of “Trumpflation” and calling for urgent action to cut fuel prices and help families with the cost of living.
22 Apr 2026
Davey: Govt must launch inquiry into Number 10's lobbying for 'plum diplomatic job' for Matthew Doyle
Responding to the lack of clarity around Number 10 lobbying the Foreign Office to find a high profile diplomatic role for Matthew Doyle, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
22 Apr 2026
Lib Dems announce plan for AI Digital Independence to end the UK’s dependence on US Tech Giants
The party is warning that the UK’s current total dependency on foreign-owned AI and cloud infrastructure poses a direct threat to national security and democratic process.
22 Apr 2026
Davey: Only way to draw a line under this scandal “is for Starmer to go”
Responding to Olly Robbin's appearance in front of the Foreign Affairs Committee where it was revealed Starmer tried to make his former Director of Communications.
22 Apr 2026
Lib Dems drag the Government “kicking and screaming” to ban phones in schools
Responding to the news that phone bans in England's schools are set to be enforced by law, Caroline Voaden MP, Liberal Democrat Schools Spokesperson, said:
22 Apr 2026
Ed Davey: Simon Case should give evidence to the Foreign Affairs Committee over Mandelson vetting
Liberal Democrat Leader, Ed Davey, has called for Simon Case, the former Cabinet Secretary to be summoned to give evidence before the Foreign Affairs Select Committee to discuss what advice he gave the Prime Minister regarding Peter Mandelson’s security c
20 Apr 2026