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
NHS maternity payouts rise to £1.3bn as Ed Davey visits South West to discuss crisis
NHS figures show that clinical negligence payouts for maternity rose to £1.3 billion last year, up 13% on 2023/24’s figure of £1.15 billion with total payouts hitting a record high in 2024/25.
11 Sep 2025
Mandelson: PM must carry out full review of vetting procedures
Responding to reporting that Number 10 appointed Peter Mandelson as US Ambassador despite the security services expressing concern, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
11 Sep 2025
Farage stamp duty: Reform leader has “serious questions to answer”
Responding to a BBC investigation into the stamp duty paid on Nigel Farage’s house in Clacton, Liberal Democrat Cabinet Office spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
11 Sep 2025
Davey on Mandelson sacking: Starmer must come before Parliament
Responding to the news that Peter Mandelson has been sacked as the UK Ambassador to the United States, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
11 Sep 2025
Lib Dems push vote on banning loud music on public transport as new poll reveals impact of “headphone dodgers” on commuters
A new poll for the Liberal Democrats has revealed the consequences of antisocial passengers playing loud music on commuters, as the party puts its amendment to Parliament this evening on its proposals to crack down on headphone dodging.
10 Sep 2025
Ed Davey on Mandelson: Civil Service Commission must investigate if ambassador has broken diplomatic code
Responding to the latest revelations regarding Lord Mandelson’s friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, Ed Davey, Liberal Democrat leader, said:
10 Sep 2025
Davey on Doha Strikes: Starmer must summon Israeli Ambassador
Responding to the Israeli airstrikes in Doha, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Ed Davey said:
10 Sep 2025
NHS waiting lists: Govt must tackle social care to end era of sky-high waiting lists
Responding to the number of people on NHS waiting lists rising for the second month in a row to 7.4 million in July, Liberal Democrat Health and Social Care spokesperson Helen Morgan MP said:
10 Sep 2025
Lib Dems call for mandatory origin labelling on beef
On Back British Farming Day, the Liberal Democrats are urging the Government to protect British farmers by making it mandatory to include country of origin on produce.
10 Sep 2025