David Lynch
Politics
Starmer should set out a timetable if Burnham wins by-election, Streeting says
The Prime Minister meanwhile insisted that he would prove his rivals wrong and ‘carry on with what I was elected to do’.
By David Lynch
16 Jun 2026
Politics
Ed Davey plays cricket on beach on last day of Lib Dem conference
Sir Ed joked that he wanted to call off his conference keynote speech and play cricket for the rest of the day
By David Lynch
23 Sept 2025
Politics
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.
By David Lynch
22 Sept 2025
Politics
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.
By David Lynch
22 Sept 2025
Politics
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.
By David Lynch
22 Sept 2025
Tech
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’.
By David Lynch
21 Sept 2025
Politics
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.
By David Lynch
21 Sept 2025
Politics
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.
By David Lynch
21 Sept 2025
Business News
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.
By David Lynch
21 Sept 2025
Politics
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.
By David Lynch
21 Sept 2025
Politics
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.
By David Lynch
21 Sept 2025
Politics
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’.
By David Lynch
21 Sept 2025
Politics
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.
By David Lynch
20 Sept 2025
Politics
Lib Dems to call for police desks in libraries and shopping centres
The Lib Dems have suggested the initiative would ‘rebuild proper face-to-face policing that people can see, trust and speak to’.
By David Lynch
19 Sept 2025
Politics
Elderly British couple released by Taliban after months of detention
Barbie Reynolds, 76, and her husband Peter, 80, have been released by the Taliban.
By David Lynch
19 Sept 2025
Politics
Starmer defends UK commitment to free speech amid American criticism
Prime Minister addresses criticism from influential American figures amid accusations that new online safety laws restrict freedom of speech
By David Lynch
18 Sept 2025
Politics
Trump acknowledges disagreement with Starmer over Palestinian recognition
Donald Trump has described Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to recognise a Palestinian state as ‘one of our few disagreements’.
By David Lynch
18 Sept 2025
Politics
Corbyn and Sultana in public spat over ‘Your Party’ membership system
Jeremy Corbyn told supporters to ignore a membership portal sent out to those interested in supporting the fledgling party.
By David Lynch
18 Sept 2025
Politics
Housing Secretary to speed up building in light of latest slow planning figures
Steve Reed said: ‘It’s time to build, baby, build.’
By David Lynch
18 Sept 2025
Politics
Trump at Chequers for talks with Starmer as UK welcomes US investment
Donald Trump’s unprecedented second state visit continues with a focus on political talks between the US and UK.
By David Lynch
18 Sept 2025
Politics
PM to host Trump for talks at Chequers as pomp turns to politics
Sir Keir will be hoping to keep the focus of Trump’s visit on investment - as questions about Jeffrey Epstein continue to loom large
By David Lynch
18 Sept 2025