Davey on DIP: Defence bonds could raise £20bn but Starmer has ‘put his fingers in his ears’
Responding to Keir Starmer's speech on the Defence Investment Plan today, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
1 Jul 2026
National News
Tim Farron secures ministerial meeting over Universal Credit support for struggling farmers
On the floor of the House of Commons this week, Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron challenged ministers over the way Universal Credit rules can leave hill farmers and small businesses unable to access support despite living on very low incomes.
1 Jul 2026
In praise of life-saving cancer service
Gideon Amos is urging residents to use Somerset's award-winning cancer self-referral service after visiting Musgrove Park Hospital. The life-saving scheme bypasses GPs to speed up diagnoses for breast, lung, bowel and womb cancers
1 Jul 2026
Cllr Sarah Preece: We should be investing to keep Cornish alive
Last week we celebrated Cornish Language Week with children from 30 schools across Cornwall coming together to showcase their...
1 Jul 2026
Lib Dems: Urgent answers needed after children in Devon fall ill following 16-hour sewage spill
The Liberal Democrats are demanding answers and a full investigation after several children became severely ill following a 16-hour sewage discharge by South West Water into the River Dart in the Chulmleigh and Chawleigh area.
1 Jul 2026
Milton Keynes
Summer programme of events to support residents and tackle loan sharks
A series of summer events are taking place across Milton Keynes to help protect residents from illegal money lenders and make it easier for people to access advice and support in their local communities.
30 Jun 2026