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
Ministers "burying their heads in the sand" - Lib Dems respond to Starmer small business announcement
Speaking in response to Keir Starmer's announcement about cracking down on late payments to small businesses, Liberal Democrat Business Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
31 Jul 2025
Davey: Govt must launch full investigation into ATC technical fault
Responding to reports that all outbound UK flights were hit by an air traffic control technical issue leading to delays, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
30 Jul 2025
Lib Dems: “If Trump really loves Scotland, why is he hammering Scotch whisky with tariffs?”
Commenting on Donald Trump saying “we love Scotland” while opening a new Aberdeenshire golf course, Liberal Democrat Scotland Spokesperson Susan Murray said:
29 Jul 2025
Davey calls for Lord Hermer to publish legal advice on Gazan aid blockade
Commenting ahead of a Cabinet recall on the conflict in the Middle East, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has called for the Attorney General Lord Hermer to publish his legal advice to the Government, saying:
29 Jul 2025
Davey on Southport attacks one year on: We are a caring country not one of thuggery
Reflecting on the one year anniversary of the Southport attacks, Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey said:
28 Jul 2025
Water companies with hosepipe bans leaking over one billion litres of water a day
The four water companies with hosepipe bans in place are leaking over one billion litres of water per day, analysis of the latest figures by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
28 Jul 2025
Starmer must not take Trump at his word on Ukraine and the Middle East
Commenting on Starmer's meeting with President Trump this afternoon, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
28 Jul 2025
Lib Dems call for PM to confirm Honours for Lionesses
Following the Lionesses’ victory at the Euros last night, and ahead of the reception being hosted for the team at Downing Street this evening, the Liberal Democrats are calling on the Prime Minister to commit to Honours for the whole squad, including conf
28 Jul 2025
Davey: PM must show Trump that the UK will lead the way in recognising Palestine
Commenting ahead of Keir Starmer’s meeting with Donald Trump today [Monday], where the PM is expected to raise the situation in Gaza, Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey said:
27 Jul 2025