Davey: We cannot allow the Government to cancel elections on a whim ever again
Responding to the Government's u-turn on local election delays, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
16 Feb 2026
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Josh Simons must temporarily step down while Labour Together investigated, say Lib Dems
Responding to the Cabinet Office's investigation into the Labour Together scandal, which saw the think tank under Josh Simons MP's leadership commission research into journalists' "funding and origins", Liberal Democrat Cabinet Office Spokesperson Lisa Sm
16 Feb 2026
Govt “dangerously asleep at the wheel” on tackling Russia with cuts to vital Security Fund
The Liberal Democrats have warned that the Government is not taking the threats from Russia seriously, as Cabinet Office data shows that Integrated Security Fund spending on Russia is set to fall by over 20% between 2026 and 2029.
16 Feb 2026
Sunak Connect speech: "An arsonist offering to put out the fire"
Responding to Rishi Sunak's Connect speech in Lancashire this morning, where the Prime Minister urged voters to continue voting for his party, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
9 Jan 2024
4,000 cancer operations cancelled in past year
Almost 4,000 cancer-related surgeries have been cancelled in the past year, an 8% rise on the previous year, shocking figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats have revealed.
5 Jan 2024
Floods: PM should visit people impacted by annual carnage
The Liberal Democrats have called on Rishi Sunak to visit areas impacted by flooding to see for himself the devastation.
5 Jan 2024
Police cars breaking down 29 times a day with some vehicles over 25 years old
Police vehicles broke down an average of 29 times a day in 2023, amounting to over 10,000 incidents in total, research by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
5 Jan 2024
Squatter Sunak running scared of a May General Election
Responding to Rishi Sunak appearing to rule out a May General Election, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
4 Jan 2024
“Year of the squeezed middle”: Families face £4,700 hit from soaring taxes, mortgages and bills in 2024
The Liberal Democrats have warned that 2024 is set to be the “year of the squeezed middle,” as analysis by the party reveals families are facing a typical hit of over £4,700 from soaring taxes, mortgages and shopping bills this year.
4 Jan 2024
Ed Davey launches “Tory Removal Service” poster as he calls for May 2024 election
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has unveiled a new ‘Tory Removal Service’ campaign poster, as he announces a new plan to force a May 2024 election and stop Rishi Sunak clinging on to power.
3 Jan 2024
Darts final must be free to air TV
Responding to the news that Luke Littler has made it to the Darts World Championships final, Liberal Democrat Culture & Sports Spokesperson Jamie Stone MP said:
2 Jan 2024
Ed Davey to campaign in Surrey including Hunt and Gove's seats as he vows to “tear down the Blue Wall”
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey will today (Wednesday 3rd January) kick off the New Year with a campaigning drive across marginal seats in Surrey, including in Jeremy Hunt and Michael Gove’s constituencies.
2 Jan 2024
