Davey: Starmer needs to get on the phone to Trump
Responding to the US strikes in Iran, Ed Davey, Liberal Democrat Leader, said:
1 Mar 2026
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Josh Simons resignation: Starmer must end the chaos of the “ministerial merry go round”
Responding to the resignation of Josh Simons as a Cabinet Office Minister, Lisa Smart MP, Liberal Democrat Cabinet Office Spokesperson, said:
28 Feb 2026
US attack on Iran: Starmer must "rule out the use of UK bases" for any future strikes
Responding to the joint attack on Iran by Israel and the US, Ed Davey, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, said:
28 Feb 2026
Lib Dems call on Conservatives to appoint Independent Islamophobia Adviser after two years of inaction
Liberal Democrat MP Christine Jardine has written to the government calling on them to appoint an Independent Adviser on Islamophobia after Conservative ministers have left the post vacant since 2022.
28 Feb 2024
Cancer survival rates: Lib Dems will put giving UK among best cancer survival rates at heart of priorities
Responding to research that shows the UK as lagging 10 to 15 years behind some other countries for cancer survival rates, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
27 Feb 2024
Lib Dems table motion calling on Parliament to rebuke Lee Anderson’s Islamophobic comments
The Liberal Democrats have tabled a censure motion, calling on Parliament to rebuke Lee Anderson’s Islamophobic remarks and calling for him to come to the House and apologise.
27 Feb 2024
Bathing Water announcement: Half-baked which does not ban sewage in swimming spots
Responding to the government announcing more designated bathing water locations, Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
27 Feb 2024
Lee Anderson: Sunak needs to condemn his comments for what they are
Responding to Rishi Sunak and Mark Harper’s latest comments on Lee Anderson this morning, LiberalDemocrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
26 Feb 2024
Ed Davey sets out plan to give UK best cancer survival rates in the world
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has unveiled a new plan to bring UK cancer survival rates in line with the best performing countries in the world, through a strategy of increasing cancer research funding and improving diagnosis and treatment.
26 Feb 2024
Liberal Democrats seek to strengthen new anti-SLAPPs legislation
The Liberal Democrats are proposing to strengthen a government backed Private Members Bill.
23 Feb 2024
Energy Charter Treaty: Govt finally listens to Lib Dem calls after months of delay
Responding to the news that the UK will withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty, Liberal Democrat Climate and Energy spokesperson, Wera Hobhouse MP said:
22 Feb 2024
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