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
Federal Party Press Releases
One in four mortgage borrowers fear losing their homes due to unpaid bills
New poll reveals homeowners expect their mortgage bills to rise and are worried about losing their home, defaulting on a payment or cutting down on food bills Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has called for a Mortgage Protection Fund, to offer grants to struggling homeowners who risk financial ruin whilst interest rates soar
7 Nov 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Ed Davey Autumn Speech in full
Today (Sunday 6th November) Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey will deliver a speech his Autumn speech after the party cancelled its September conference in respect to our late Queen and to join in the nation’s mourning. Please see the full text of the speech below.
6 Nov 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
PM must sack Williamson
Responding to Gavin Williamson's messages to Wendy Morton, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
5 Nov 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Philp's Manston comments show "shocking and callous complacency"
Responding to Chris Philp's comment that migrants have "cheek" for taking issue with conditions at Manston, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael said:
4 Nov 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Lib Dems call for legal right to see a GP within 7 days as millions of patients face delay
Ed Davey announces plans to give patients a legal right to see their GP within a week, or within 24 hours if in urgent need. New figures reveal a stark postcode lottery with one in four people in some areas waiting over two weeks for a GP appointment Lib Dem Leader says the Govt must increase recruitment and retention of GPs, introduce a 24/7 booking line and cut bureaucracy to free up appointments
4 Nov 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Philp's refusal to apologise shows contempt for the public
Responding to Chris Philp's refusal to apologise for his role in the mini-budget this morning, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney said:
4 Nov 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Davey: Recession warning a "badge of shame" for Rishi Sunak and Conservative government
Responding to the Bank of England's warning today that the UK is facing the longest recession on record, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
3 Nov 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Asylum seekers abandoned - Braverman failing in her duty as Home Secretary
The Liberal Democrats have warned that Home Secretary Suella Braverman is “failing in her duty” as Home Secretary, after reports asylum seekers have been left stranded in central London by the Home Office.
3 Nov 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Bank of England rate rise: Chancellor must address the country
Commenting ahead of today's interest rate decision from the Bank of England, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
3 Nov 2022