Top Burnham ally launches scathing attack on Starmer on eve of Labour conference Exclusive: Sacha Lord compared Labour under Keir Starmer to a fish ‘rotting from the head’ The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025
Ed Davey calls for UK to import US cancer researchers hit by Trump cuts Lib Dem leader to use conference speech to urge extra funding for mRNA research and accuse Nigel Farage of cheering US funding reductions The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2025
Ed Davey calls for open welcome to US cancer experts after Trump halts research The Liberal Democrat leader will call for the arrangement as part of a plan to make cancer a ‘top priority’ on the NHS. The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025
Doctors fleeing Donald Trump's US should come to UK under dedicated visa scheme, says Ed Davey The Liberal Democrat leader will call for the arrangement as part of a plan to make cancer a ‘top priority’ on the NHS Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2025
Davey insists he is not scared of Farage or legal threats from Elon Musk The Liberal Democrat leader said ‘no’ when pressed on Sky News as to whether he would like to retract calling the Tesla owner a criminal. The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025
Ban ministers from foreign lobbying to ‘Trump-proof’ politics, Lib Dems say Lib Dem foreign affairs spokesperson Calum Miller warned of a ‘creep of cronyism’ into UK and global politics. Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2025
Ed Davey coy on Lib Dem-Labour coalition despite being ‘deeply disappointed’ by government IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025
Ed Davey calls for Elon Musk to be 'arrested after inciting violence' at London rally LIBDEM leader Ed Davey has called for “criminal” Elon Musk to be arrested after inciting violence at a far-right rally in London last week. The National (Scotland) · Sep 22, 2025
Davey declines to rule out coalition with Starmer to beat Reform UK Sir Ed Davey has said several times he believes there is a moral duty to keep Nigel Farage’s party out of government. Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2025
Ed Davey refuses to rule out Lib Dem-Labour coalition as both parties look to halt Reform’s march Ed Davey has said several times he believes there is a moral duty to keep Nigel Farage’s party out of government The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025
Social media should have cigarette packet-style health warnings, Lib Dems to say In a drive to make the internet safer for young people, the Lib Dems also want to introduce a ‘doomscrolling cap’. Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2025
Nick Clegg backs Lib Dem chief Davey’s hardline language on Elon Musk The tech boss’ remarks at a rally in London last weekend were ‘getting quite close to fomenting violence’, Sir Nick said at the Lib Dem conference. Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2025
Lib Dems should ditch Ed Davey’s stunts and talk policy, survey finds Thinktank poll reveals voters unclear what party stands for despite photo opportunities winning more media coverage The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2025
Ed Davey suggests Lib Dems no longer staunchly against introducing ID cards The Liberal Democrats historically opposed the idea of introducing state-sanctioned identity cards when it was suggested by the Blair government. Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2025
Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2025 Lib Dems call for tax on big banks to create new energy loans scheme Daisy Cooper, the party’s Treasury spokeswoman and deputy leader, called for a time-limited windfall tax on unexpected profits made by the banks.
Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2025 Sir Ed Davey brands Musk ‘criminal’ amid call for Parliament to grill tech boss Sir Ed is expected to continue his feud with the Tesla and X owner in his speech to the Lib Dems’ conference on Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2025 Ed Davey ‘not afraid of Nigel Farage’ and claims he is leader who can stop Reform’s march to power Exclusive: Liberal Democrat accuses Labour leader Keir Starmer and the Tories’ Kemi Badenoch of trying to mimic Reform UK
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2025 Liberal Democrat Leader demands criminal action against Musk for ‘X Crimes’ Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has called for tech billionaire Elon Musk to be prosecuted under the online safety act.
Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2025 Lib Dems to call on Parliament to haul in Elon Musk for rally remarks The Liberal Democrat leader has called for an Ofcom investigation into X, the social media site owned by Mr Musk.
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2025 Lib Dems complain of unbalanced Reform media attention in latest Glee Club song In the latest Liberal Democrat Glee Club song, the lyrics liken Reform UK to ‘the fash’.
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2025 The Lib Dems must resist the easy option of being the ‘nice’ protest vote THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Ed Davey has done well, recovering lost ground for his party by being all things to all people, but he will need a harder edge to make a difference after the next election
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2025 Ed Davey kicks off Lib Dem conference twirling a baton in marching band IN FULL
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2025 Ed Davey twirls baton in marching band to kick off Lib Dem conference Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey kicked off his party’s conference in Bournemouth on Saturday (20 September), twirling a baton at the head of a marching band.
Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2025 Nigel Farage not a patriot, Ed Davey says as Lib Dem conference begins The Liberal Democrat leader launched the broadside against Reform UK’s Mr Farage as he opened the first day of his party’s conference.