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
Infected blood report must finally lead to justice
Responding to the publication of the Infected Blood Inquiry’s final report, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
22 May 2024
Rise in Brits turning to DIY Security and dogs due to crime fears
A shocking new poll commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed a rise in the number of people installing home security measures and buying dogs due to a fear of crime.
19 May 2024
Hunt owes an apology to millions of hardworking Brits after tax hikes
Analysis by the Liberal Democrats has found 6.5 million people are being dragged into a higher tax band as a result of Conservative party budgets, including 15,000 in Jeremy Hunt's own constituency.
19 May 2024
Over half of criminal damage reports went unattended by police in 2023
A new investigation by the Liberal Democrats has revealed that nearly 130,000 criminal damage reports across England and Wales went unattended by the police in 2023.
19 May 2024
Davey calls for big mental health investment on visit to Mid Dunbartonshire
Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey has called for more support for people suffering from mental ill-health on a visit to the Milngavie and Bearsden Men’s Shed.
19 May 2024
Carer's Allowance report: Government cannot bury its head in the sand
Responding to a Government report on the experiences of those claiming and receiving Carer's Allowance which said that there was 'room for improvement' in preventing overpayments, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
19 May 2024
Mortgage repossession claims reach five-year high as families risk losing their homes to Conservative chaos
Mortgage possession claims have reached their highest level since 2019 as soaring mortgage rates since the mini budget hit homeowners, figures published by the Ministry of Justice today have revealed.
19 May 2024
Sewage vote: Conservative MPs vote against law that would have sent water companies to court
Tonight, Conservative MPs have voted against the Liberal Democrat amendment, put forward by Tim Farron, to the Criminal Justice Bill, which would have sent water companies to court for sewage dumping.
19 May 2024
PMQs: Armed forces homes only to be repaired in emergencies as PM refuses to stump up extra cash
The Prime Minister today refused to commit extra cash for repairs for armed forces families homes despite the Head of Accomodation for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation revealing that military families could only expect repairs to their home in emer
15 May 2024