Brexit is ‘the elephant in the room of British politics’, Ed Davey says as he takes aim at Tories and Labour
19/03/2023
The Liberal Democrat leader accused the two main parties of avoiding confronting the economic impacts of Britain’s departure from the EU.
Liberal Democrat conference: Tear down 'Tory' trade barriers with Europe to boost economy, says Ed Davey [7 mins]
19/03/2023
Sir Ed Davey said the UK must repair its "broken relationship with Europe" to boost the economy as the Lib Dem leader set out his party's main arguments for winning seats at an election during the spring conference.
This Brexit built on lies can't be undone, but the new prime minister has a chance to minimise the damage.
An Oxford MP has slammed Boris Johnson’s trade deal with Europe as “botched”, stating it has sold many industries “down the river”.
New Tory rift as Boris Johnson warned plan to override protocol goes against party principles
12/06/2022
Leaked briefing paper being shared among Tory MPs describes the move as ‘damaging to everything the UK and Conservatives stand for’.
Lib Dems set out roadmap for rejoining EU single market and want to ‘end petty Brexit squabbles’
12/03/2022
The Liberal Democrats are to set out a roadmap for Britain to rejoin the European Union single market – reversing the most damaging parts of Brexit. / The proposed policy would ultimately reinstate free movement and trade.
Lib Dems want public register to stop freeports becoming ‘hotbeds’ for illicit finance.
The Lib Dems have urged Boris Johnson’s government to close a loophole which peers fear would let illegal cash from Russia and other parts of the world into the UK.
The Welsh Liberal Democrat have called on the the UK Government to “get a grip” and accused them of “failing to address the problems they have caused” with new post-Brexit customs regulations.
Welsh Liberal Democrats have welcomed a proposed new bill which will protect Welsh farmers from being undercut by food trade deals which do not meet environmental and animal welfare standards.
“This is the first big Remain constituency by-election in England, and I think the dismal ‘embrace Brexit’ mantra may be at least partially to blame," Rejoin EU's leader has said.
North MP Jamie Stone has accused the UK government of living in a "fantasy land" over Brexit and its impact on trade with Europe.
Where do the Lib Dems stand on rejoining the EU? That is the question they need to answer if they are ever to find their way out of the post-Brexit wilderness.
Peers will launch bid to block legislation until it’s been approved by Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Lord Neuberger condemns internal market bill for exempting some of its powers from legal challenge
CAMPAIGNERS have vowed to step up their fight to protect the NHS after a legal bid to prevent it being “on the table” in post-Brexit trade deals was voted down by Tory MPs.
Ian Blackford and Sir Ed Davey say extension will allow governments focus on Covid-19
The EU's chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, has been told there is "significant opposition" to the United Kingdom Government's refusal to consider extending the timetable for talks.
Commons bid to force ministers to negotiate continued access for UK students is defeated by Tories.
Bid to force Boris Johnson to act thrown out – despite charities warning youngsters are in danger as they are forced to turn to smugglers.
Lib Dems to call for government accountability on Brexit in amendment to Withdrawal Agreement Bill
02/01/2020
Lib Dems could win cross-party support for an amendment requiring the government to publish regular reports on impact of Brexit
Conservative manifesto plans mean continued Brexit uncertainty and risk no-deal crash-out at end of 2020, says thinktank.
Actor says voters should ‘do everything we can’ to stop a Conservative government.
Brexit is contributing to a serious brain drain in UK universities, say the Liberal Democrats, after it emerged that almost 11,000 EU academics had left since the 2016 referendum.
Tory joins Chuka Umunna and Sam Gyimah in plea to back Lib Dems to stop Brexit