3 articles
Liberal Democrats are pushing for an independent UK nuclear missile capability, severing ties with the US. However, the proposal faces strong opposition from Labour and Conservatives, who label it "utterly unaffordable" and "bonkers" due to immense financial and practical challenges.
U.K. Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey is urging Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to advise King Charles III to cancel President Donald Trump's upcoming state visit. Davey cited Trump's "illegal war" in Iran, its economic impact, and potential distractions from the Epstein scandal as reasons for the cancellation. The opposition leader also expressed concerns about the damage to the "special relationship" between the U.S. and the U.K.
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey has called for an end to the historical ban on MPs openly discussing and criticizing the Royal Family in Parliament. Speaking on Times Radio, Davey argued that allowing such debates is a necessary first step in modernizing the monarchy's relationship with the legislature.
