Lib Dems: Burnham must show backbone with Trump
As tensions between the United States and Iran escalate, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Calum Miller MP, said:
9 Jul 2026
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Lib Dems call on Andy Burnham to back £1.5bn plan to end corridor care as latest A&E figures reveal A&E perma-crisis
NHS statistics released today [Thursday 9th July 2026] have revealed that the service had record Accident and Emergency (A&E) attendances in June 2026, and that corridor care has risen in a month (May to June) by several thousand beds.
9 Jul 2026
‘Avanti Andy’ needs to realise Britain doesn’t start at Euston and terminate at Manchester Piccadilly, says Ed Davey
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey will visit Torbay this Friday [10th July] to issue to issue a stark warning to presumptive Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
9 Jul 2026
Ed Davey: Starmer must express solidarity with Denmark over Trump threats on Greenland
Commenting ahead of Keir Starmer’s meeting with the Danish Prime Minister today, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey:
4 Feb 2025
Trump tariffs: Ed Davey calls for Commonwealth summit with Canada to discuss response to “playground bully” tactics
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has called on the Government to convene a summit of Commonwealth leaders, including the Canadian Prime Minister, to discuss a joint response to President Trump’s damaging trade tariffs.
3 Feb 2025
Thames Water: Lib Dem MP urges High Court to reject proposed restructuring
Today (3rd February), Liberal Democrat MP Charlie Maynard has urged the High Court in a witness statement not to let Thames Water (TW) take on an extra £3bn in debt.
3 Feb 2025
Davey: PM must "drop his red line" on Customs Union as he meets EU leaders
Commenting on Keir Starmer's trip to Brussels on Monday, where he will hold talks with EU leaders on defence and security, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
2 Feb 2025
Cooper ruling out youth mobility scheme is "short-sighted and bitter blow to young people"
Responding to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper ruling out any plans for Labour to negotiate a youth mobility scheme with the EU during an interview with Trevor Phillips this morning, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs spokesperson Calum Miller MP said:
2 Feb 2025
Davey: Chancellor must order economic forecasts on UK-EU customs union ahead of Spring Statement
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has called on the Chancellor Rachel Reeves to order an official analysis on the economic benefits of a UK-EU customs union, ahead of March’s Spring Statement.
2 Feb 2025
Land use framework: Govt struggles to understand rural communities
Commenting on the government's announcement of a new land use plan, Liberal Democrat Environment and Rural Affairs Spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
31 Jan 2025
Police funding: Govt must address police chiefs' concerns
Commenting on the Home Office pledge to invest an additional £100m for neighbourhood policing in England and Wales. This is after several forces have warned that they will have to make cuts this year, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Lisa Smart:
31 Jan 2025
Chris Philp: No-one can doubt his work ethic after he crashed the economy in 39 days
Responding to Conservative shadow home secretary Chris Philp’s claims that Britons need a better work ethic, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper said:
31 Jan 2025