Lib Dems: Burnham must show backbone with Trump
As tensions between the United States and Iran escalate, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Calum Miller MP, said:
9 Jul 2026
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Lib Dems call on Andy Burnham to back £1.5bn plan to end corridor care as latest A&E figures reveal A&E perma-crisis
NHS statistics released today [Thursday 9th July 2026] have revealed that the service had record Accident and Emergency (A&E) attendances in June 2026, and that corridor care has risen in a month (May to June) by several thousand beds.
9 Jul 2026
‘Avanti Andy’ needs to realise Britain doesn’t start at Euston and terminate at Manchester Piccadilly, says Ed Davey
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey will visit Torbay this Friday [10th July] to issue to issue a stark warning to presumptive Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
9 Jul 2026
Lib Dems slam worst ever year for corridor care as Streeting abandons country’s health in favour of own ambition
Ed Davey has said Prime Minister hopeful Wes Streeting’s management of the NHS has been a “walking policy disaster” as latest statistics show the worst ever level of A&E trolley waits in 2026
14 May 2026
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
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
Davey: Government must expel Iranian Ambassador immediately
Following the Iranian Ambassador’s inflammatory comments on social media, which included urging the country’s diaspora in the UK to "sacrifice their lives for the homeland" Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
1 May 2026
Davey unveils plan to stop Trump’s interference in British politics
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey is calling for a dedicated investigation into political interference by the Trump administration, as he warns that Nigel Farage and Reform UK are “a franchise of Trump’s MAGA politics”.
29 Apr 2026
Davey: Labour MPs must be given a free vote on Privileges Committee investigation
Responding to reports that Keir Starmer is set to whip Labour MPs to oppose his referral to the Privileges Committee, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey MP said:
27 Apr 2026
Lib Dems launch giant new Trumpflation campaign accusing Badenoch and Farage of “cheerleading” higher prices
The Liberal Democrats have launched a major new campaign highlighting the impact of “Trumpflation” and calling for urgent action to cut fuel prices and help families with the cost of living.
22 Apr 2026
Davey: Govt must launch inquiry into Number 10's lobbying for 'plum diplomatic job' for Matthew Doyle
Responding to the lack of clarity around Number 10 lobbying the Foreign Office to find a high profile diplomatic role for Matthew Doyle, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
22 Apr 2026