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
Press Releases
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
Fewer than one in 14 violent assaults result in criminal being charged
Fewer than one in fourteen violent assaults last year resulted in a criminal being charged, shocking new analysis published by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
3 Jul 2023
Goldsmith: Rishi Sunak should have had the guts to sack him
Responding to Zac Goldsmith's resignation from Government, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
3 Jul 2023
NHS workforce plan: Too late for millions waiting in pain for treatment
Responding to the announcement of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
3 Jul 2023
It is only right Sunak sacks Zac Goldsmith
Responding to Zac Goldsmith being named and criticised in a new report from the Privileges Committee, Liberal DemocratLeader in the House of Lords Dick Newby said:
29 Jun 2023
Rwanda: Home Secretary should now scrap her unlawful vanity project
Commenting on the Rwanda ruling being ruled unlawful by the Court of Appeal, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael MP said:
29 Jun 2023
Privileges Committee: Sunak must order investigation into “gongs for cronies” scandal
The Liberal Democrats have called on Rishi Sunak to investigate whether any collusion took place between Boris Johnson and the MPs named in the latest privileges committee report - and commit to revoking their honours if there was.
29 Jun 2023
Parliamentary Bill tabled to “rip up” Thames Water and begin industry reform
The Liberal Democrats have tabled a new Parliamentary Bill to reform water companies amid a crisis in the industry.
28 Jun 2023
Ed Davey on water bills rising: This price hike is a kick in the teeth
Responding to reports that water firms are set to increase bills by as much as 40%, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
28 Jun 2023
Thames Water CEO resigns: This has to be a watershed moment for the scandal ridden company
Responding to Thames Water CEO's resignation this afternoon, Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
27 Jun 2023