Davey on Andrew’s place in line of succession
On the question of former Prince Andrew’s place in the line of royal succession, Ed Davey, Liberal Democrat Leader, said:
20 Feb 2026
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Treat SEND as “critical infrastructure” to stop offshore investors treating vulnerable children as "cash cows"
The Liberal Democrats have called for new legal protections for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), to stop offshore investors profiting from vulnerable children.
20 Feb 2026
Treat SEND as “essential infrastructure” to stop offshore investors profiting from vulnerable children
The Liberal Democrats have called for new legal protections for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), to protect vulnerable children from being treated as “cash cows” by private investors.
20 Feb 2026
Ceasefire vote: We need an urgent end to humanitarian catastrophe
Responding to the series of votes in Parliament regarding a ceasefire in the Israel Gaza conflict, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
22 Feb 2024
NAO report: Rural communities left in the slow lane
Responding to a new National Audit Office report which says it is unclear whether the government's programme to expand connectivitiy in rural areas will be delivered on time, Liberal Democrat Media spokesperson, Jamie Stone MP said:
22 Feb 2024
David Neal sacked: A Conservative government terrified of proper scrutiny
Responding to the news that the Home Office has sacked Immigration Chief Inspector David Neal, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael MP said:
21 Feb 2024
Staunton Badenoch row: Lib Dems demand ethics adviser investigation
The Lib Dems have demanded an investigation by the ethics adviser into whether Kemi Badenoch broke the ministerial code, over her claims that Henry Staunton’s allegations the government has stalled compensation payments were “completely false.”
21 Feb 2024
Gove hospitality and PPE contracts: Ethics advisor investigation needed
Commenting on reports in the Guardian that Michael Gove failed to register hospitality with donor whose firm he referred for PPE contracts, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
21 Feb 2024
Water inspections: Election giveaways won't fool anybody
Responding to the government's announcement on water inspections, Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
21 Feb 2024
Farmers are revolting against the Govt
Ahead of Rishi Sunak attending the NFU conference today, the Liberal Democrats have slammed the Government’s record on everything from the level of food waste caused by staff shortages to the undercutting of farmers in the New Zealand and Australia trade.
21 Feb 2024
Davey: Cynical pre-election giveaway won’t win back farmers
Responding to the Prime Minister's £220m funding package for farmers, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey MP said:
21 Feb 2024
School Phone Ban: Another reheated Conservative announcement
Today’s latest announcement on a mobile phone ban follows two previous Government announcements which also outlined banning phones in schools. Commenting on the ban, Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson Munira Wilson MP said:
19 Feb 2024
