Will Boris Johnson resign? PM remains under pressure over series of rule-breaking Downing Street parties that allegedly took place during lockdown, 12 of which are under investigation by Met Police The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022
Local Elections 2022: 4 battles to watch as Boris Johnson faces Partygate D-Day Tories have already admitted that the 'drip, drip' of authority away from the Prime Minister in the event of further fines could damage the party at the local elections. Daily Mirror · Apr 23, 2022
‘It will be tough for us’: Lib Dems fight for ‘footholds’ in local elections Party bolsters support around existing strongholds with leadership doubtful of winning new councils The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2022
Rwanda asylum seekers plan is a ‘cynical distraction’ from partygate – Davey The Liberal Democrat leader said the Government’s policy would not stop people smuggling. The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2022
Tories have failed NHS workers who face £3billion tax raid, Lib Dem leader says Today the rise in national insurance came into force, with millions of workers and employers hit with a 1.25 percentage point increase. Daily Mirror · Apr 6, 2022
Tories have lost the plot with unfair taxes, Lib Dem leader claims Sir Ed Davey said the Government had shown a ‘tin ear’ when it came to dealing with the cost-of-living crisis. The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022
National insurance rise - live: Tax hike comes during ‘tough times’, PM admits, as cost of living crisis bites Boris Johnson says rise in NI contributions is ‘unquestionably right move’ The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022
Lib Dems put sewage at heart of campaign as party eyes ‘blue wall’ seats The party hopes to win over Tory voters at the local election disgusted with inaction over sewage dumping in rivers The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2022
Calls for 'safety net' to help homeowners on the brink Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey criticised Chancellor Rishi Sunak for pushing ahead with a planned tax hike while 'people’s homes are on the line' Manchester Evening News · Apr 3, 2022
Ministers urged to introduce ‘safety net’ for homeowners on the brink The Lib Dems say extra support is particularly needed for first-time buyers who have ‘scrimped and saved to get on the housing ladder’. The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2022
Boris Johnson facing calls for resignation as police confirm 20 fines in Partygate scandal Downing Street refuses to accept that police fines prove PM misled Commons over parties during lockdown The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022
Boris Johnson must resign over fines issued for lockdown-breaching parties, says Angela Rayner ‘The buck stops with the prime minister’: Labour deputy leader says PM must take responsibility for events in No 10 The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022
Lebedev criticises Labour as MPs debate releasing security advice behind peerage – as it happened Latest updates: Peer says opposition criticism of him is based on ‘pure innuendo’; government may be forced to release security advice on Lebedev The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2022
End of free Covid tests means £1,000 a year 'tax on caring' for care home relatives The Government has been criticised for slapping families with relatives living in care homes with a massive bill after free Covid tests end from Friday, April 1 Daily Mirror · Mar 27, 2022
Wales Online · Mar 17, 2022 Ukraine lunchtime briefing: Theatre air strike 'specific targeting' of civilian building, says minister James Cleverly said it was a 'self-evident breach of international law'
The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2022 122,000 offer homes for refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said the Government is still not doing enough to help Ukrainians trying to reach the UK.
The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2022 Refugees fleeing Ukraine unaware of UK scheme to place them in sponsors’ homes, says Ed Davey Exclusive: ‘Shambolic and amateur’: Lib Dem leader blasts operation of visa system
The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2022 Davey accuses Government of lack of support for Ukrainian refugees The Lib Dem leader challenged Boris Johnson to travel to the region to see for himself the plight of people fleeing the conflict.
Daily Record · Mar 13, 2022 Boris Johnson urged to sack Priti Patel over handling of Ukrainian refugee crisis Sir Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, said Priti Pratel's response to the "humanitarian catastrophe" in Ukraine has been "utterly shameful" and called for her to be sacked.
The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2022 PM urged to sack Priti Patel over Ukrainian refugee response Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said the Home Secretary’s management of the ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ has been ‘utterly shameful’.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2022 Lib Dems call for Priti Patel to be sacked over handling of Ukraine refugee crisis Leader Ed Davey’s comments come as Michael Gove announces details of ‘homes for Ukraine’ scheme
The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2022 UK has been ‘too slow’ and ‘too weak’ on Russia sanctions, Lib Dems claim Sir Ed Davey is expected to accuse the Home Secretary of ‘turning away the innocent victims of a tyrant’s bombs’.
The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2022 Davey stands by call for Johnson to go as he says public need PM they can trust The Liberal Democrat leader also pushed for checks on Ukrainian refugees to be carried out in the UK to speed up the visa process.
The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2022 Slash VAT to help families weather cost-of-living storm, demand Lib Dems Exclusive: At spring conference, leader Ed Davey hopes to position Lib Dems as ‘party of fair taxes’
Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2022 'Stop Russian oil tanker leaving British port until Putin's forces quit Ukraine' The Tecoil Polaris has been detained in the UK since June 2018 - but former Cabinet Minister Sir Ed Davey wants the vessel impounded until Russian troops leave Ukraine