All articles written by Ed Davey MP on PoliticsHome.com

12 Apr Political parties

Local Liberal Democrats Are Leafleting For May Elections Despite Campaign Pause After Prince Philip's Death

The Liberal Democrats have claimed their pledge to suspend their "national" campaign does not apply to local activists delivering leaflets.

12 Apr Social affairs

As a 19-year-old receiving my Duke of Edinburgh Award, it was clear what Prince Philip represented: the importance of public service

Prince Philip's lifetime of service – to the country, the planet, and the Queen – serves as an inspiration to us all

23 Feb Coronavirus

'Emergency Proxy' Rules Announced To Allow People Self-Isolating To Vote In Local Elections

The government is set to implement new emergency rules to allow people self-isolating to secure a last minute proxy vote for May's council and mayoral elections.

03 Dec 2020 Health

To support disabled people better, there is no doubt we must do more to support their carers

It is simply unsustainable and unacceptable to rely more and more on unpaid carers. Government must plug the £4-billion-plus hole in adult social care budgets, and work cross-party to agree a long-term solution for social care

27 Aug 2020 Political parties

Analysis: Ed Davey may have won the Liberal Democrat leadership, but now he faces a battle to save his party from oblivion

With an emaciated Commons presence after three disastrous general election performances, the next Liberal Democrat leader faces an uphill struggle to make the party relevant again. PoliticsHome’s John Johnston speaks to party activists and insiders about the new leader’s unenviable in-tray

27 Aug 2020 Political parties

Ed Davey crowned new Liberal Democrat leader after decisive victory over Layla Moran

Sir Ed Davey has been selected as the new Liberal Democrat leader after winning a decisive victory over fellow MP Layla Moran.

21 Aug 2020 Coronavirus

Layla Moran interview: ‘By voting for the bedroom tax and tuition fees the Lib Dems lost our principles’

Layla Moran has strongly criticised the recent leadership of the Liberal Democrats for presiding over a decade of decline — and implicated her rival Sir Ed Davey in the party losing the trust of voters.

30 Jul 2020 Political parties

'We need people to know what the Liberal Democrats stand for' — inside the battle to lead the Lib Dems as Ed Davey and Layla Moran square off

Languishing in the polls after their third disastrous general election defeat in a row, the Liberal Democrats are once again looking for a new leader. John Johnston speaks to hopefuls Sir Ed Davey and Layla Moran, plus a host of party insiders, about plans to revive Lib Dem fortunes.

29 Jul 2020 Coronavirus

Covid economics have made a Universal Basic Income possible

If we are going to tackle the inequality in our country, a form of Covid economics must continue after the virus has been beaten.

29 Jul 2020 Coronavirus

Exclusive: Ed Davey tells Rishi Sunak to fund universal basic income with coronavirus debt-for-shares plan

Sir Ed Davey has called on the Treasury to allow struggling firms to swap coronavirus loan debt for shares as part of a scheme to fund a universal basic income.

23 Jul 2020 Coronavirus

Labour and Lib Dems urge DWP to overhaul funeral help as student forced into debt to pay for dad’s burial

The Department for Work and Pensions is facing calls to ramp up the help it provides to people who have lost loved ones after a student was pushed into debt to pay for her father’s burial.

16 Jul 2020 Political parties

Lib Dem leadership hopeful Ed Davey forced to apologise after suggesting journalist 'paid by Number 10'

Sir Ed Davey has been forced to apologise after he questioned if a journalist was 'paid by Number 10' during a live radio clash.

09 Jul 2020 Political parties

Lib Dem leadership race: Sir Ed Davey and Layla Moran on ballot as nominations close

Nominations for the Lib Dem leadership race have closed, with Sir Ed Davey and Layla Moran on the ballot.

08 Jul 2020 Coronavirus

We need an economic plan with a green heart

The Chancellor has suggested he will spend just £3bn on green investment, but we need investment of £150bn over the next three years to truly transform our economy.

05 Jul 2020 Coronavirus

Police asked to investigate whether Nigel Farage broke quarantine rules with pub trip

Police have been asked to investigate whether Nigel Farage broke coronavirus quarantine rules by visiting a pub on Saturday.

30 Jun 2020 Economy

MPs accuse Treasury and HMRC of 'inappropriate interference' with Loan Charge probe after promise to ‘line up the beers’ revealed

MPs have accused the Treasury and HMRC of "clear and inappropriate interference" with an independent review into controviersial Loan Charge scheme.

23 Jun 2020 Political parties

Liberal Democrat leadership race: Wera Hobhouse drops out and backs Layla Moran

Wera Hobhouse has dropped out of the Liberal Democrat leadership race and thrown her weight behind fellow contender Layla Moran.

10 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Number 10 vows ‘strong and swift’ economic recovery as OECD warns Britain will be worst-hit

Number 10 has vowed to push for a “strong and swift” recovery from the coronavirus downturn as the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development predicted Britain could be worst-hit among G7 nations.

11 May 2020 Coronavirus

Lib Dems call for Keir Starmer to chair Commons committee grilling government’s Covid-19 response

Keir Starmer should chair a special parliamentary committee to look at the Government’s coronavirus response, the leader of the Liberal Democrats has said.

08 May 2020 Coronavirus

Boris Johnson pays tribute to ‘greatest generation’ as Britain marks VE day amid coronavirus lockdown

Boris Johnson has paid tribute to the “greatest generation” as Britain prepares to mark 75 years since VE day amid the coronavirus pandemic.

28 Apr 2020 Brexit

Coronavirus fight should focus EU minds on Brexit deal, says Michael Gove

The coronavirus pandemic should “concentrate the minds” of European Union negotiators and speed up a deal on Britain’s post-Brexit ties with the bloc, Michael Gove has said.

19 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Front-line NHS staff should get £29-a-day bonus for coronavirus service, say Lib Dems

The NHS staff serving on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic should get a £29-a-day reward for their service, according to the Liberal Democrats.

06 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Dominic Raab says ‘strong team spirit’ behind Boris Johnson after PM admitted to intensive care with coronavirus

Dominic Raab has said there is an “incredibly strong team spirit” behind Boris Johnson after the Prime Minister was moved to an intensive care unit with worsening coronavirus symptoms.

01 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Coronavirus: More than 100 MPs call for ‘digital Parliament’ to quiz ministers on outbreak response

More than 100 MPs have backed calls for the creation of a “digital Parliament” s ministers can be held to account during the coronavirus crisis.

24 Mar 2020 Coronavirus

Jeremy Corbyn says coronavirus lockdown 'the right response' as Boris Johnson's plan wins business and union backing

Boris Johnson's coronavirus lockdown of Britain has won the cautious backing of Labour, businesses and trade unions.

18 Mar 2020 Coronavirus

EXCL Lib Dems mobilise thousands of members to help vulnerable through coronavirus isolation

The Liberal Democrats are mobilising thousands of their members for a taskforce to help the most vulnerable deal with self-isolation during the coronavirus outbreak, PoliticsHome can reveal.

20 Jul 2019 Brexit

We must unite the country, champion Liberal values and reach out beyond Remain heartlands

Sir Ed Davey MP sets out his vision for the Liberal Democrat leadership draws to a close. He writes: "With me as leader the Lib Dem resurgence becomes an unstoppable surge".

09 May 2019 Energy

The UK must regain its leadership on climate change - by staying at the European table

Former Energy Secretary, Lib Dem MP Sir Ed Davey writes: "The Liberal Democrats have been at the forefront on climate change – calling for a net-zero target since 2007 long before Labour or the Tories – and we intend to stay there".

05 Feb 2019 Home affairs

Sir Ed Davey: Ministers are asking parliament to write a blank cheque in the long-awaited Immigration Bill

Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson Sir Ed Davey warns that "there is simply no way that the Home Office will successfully process 3.8 million applications for “settled status” by 2021" so ask the Government to address what happens after the end of freedom of movement.

25 Jan 2019 Home affairs

The Lib Dems will fight against renewed Tory attempts to abolish the Human Rights Act

For British soldiers, Hillsborough families and victims of the Stafford hospital scandal, the Human Rights Act has been vital. We must protect it as it protects us, says Ed Davey

08 Jan 2019 Home affairs

Sir Ed Davey MP: No more Trumpian tactics, Sajid. Let’s have proper policies to stop the Channel crossings

Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson Sir Ed Davey writes that the attempted Channel crossings by refugees show the Government has failed to take control of UK borders, due to Border Force funding cuts of £40 million since 2015, reducing the number of officers by 600.

19 Dec 2018 Environment

The decarbonisation of capitalism is an opportunity for the whole country

By decarbonising capitalism, we can beat climate change and bring huge economic opportunity, says Sir Edward Davey

23 Nov 2018 Home affairs

Sir Ed Davey MP: Britain’s immigration system is in desperate need of reform

Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson Sir Ed Davey writes in anticipation of the Government’s Immigration White Paper. He calls for a lifting of the ban on asylum seekers working while their cases are considered and “a more accountable Border Force and using better technology to prevent people from entering the country illegally”.

15 Oct 2018 Home affairs

Mandatory prison sentences don’t work - We need a real cure for the epidemic of violent crime

Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson Ed Davey MP writes as the Offensive Weapons Bill completes its passage through parliament. He calls for extra investment in policing and adoption of a public health approach, that tackles the root causes of violent crime.

01 Aug 2018 Home affairs

Tommy Robinson's brand of far-right extremism has no place in Britain

We must challenge the former EDL leader's poisonous views - as well as the underlying problems that fuel his support, says the Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson Ed Davey MP.

24 Apr 2018 Home affairs

Sir Ed Davey MP: New Data law could lead to more Windrush scandals

The Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Home Affairs, Sir Ed Davey, warns the Government that 'a little noticed clause in the Data Protection Bill' could cause a new scandal even larger than Windrush.