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Liberal Democrats (Free subscription) | 05/09/2008
Commenting on the Information Commissioner’s ruling that the Government should release memos relating to the Iraq war dossier, Liberal Democrat Shadow Foreign Secretary, Edward Davey said: "The Information Commissioner’s ruling is strongly welcomed. "Brown and Blair have been desperate to cover up the facts relating to the creation of the dodgy dossier. "This has only served to further undermine the...
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Liberal Democrat Voice (Free subscription) | 03/09/2008
Via Reuters: “We will go into the next election with not just tax cuts for people on low and middle incomes, but net tax cuts overall, and that is a big shift for the party,” said LibDem MP and campaigns chief Edward Davey. He said the party would seek to reallocate 20 billion pounds of public spending [...]
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Liberal Democrats (Free subscription) | 20/08/2008
Commenting on the outcome of talks between NATO foreign ministers on the crisis in Georgia, Liberal Democrat Shadow Foreign Secretary , Edward Davey said: "It’s clear that NATO ministers couldn’t agree, and that’s why their communiqué is so vague. "Britain seems, as always, to be following Washington’s line, but other countries seem more realistic about what is achievable. "There is a real danger...
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Liberal Democrats (Free subscription) | 20/08/2008
Commenting on reports that Conservative Leader David Cameron is travelling to Georgia following his calls for NATO to speed up it’s application for membership, Liberal Democrat Shadow Foreign Secretary, Edward Davey said: “David Cameron is right to criticise Russia but wrong to promise Georgia early NATO membership. “It is simply not credible for Britain and NATO to make confetti commitments to protect...
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Liberal Democrats (Free subscription) | 20/08/2008
Commenting on the resignation of Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, Liberal Democrat Shadow Foreign Secretary, Edward Davey said: "Musharraf’s resignation provides a fresh opportunity for the Government to ramp up efforts to tackle Pakistan’s massive economic and security challenges. "Whether it’s curbing inflation or ensuring the army and security forces are properly accountable, tough decisions...
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Liberal Democrats (Free subscription) | 15/08/2008
Commenting on claims by senior defence sources that that the majority of British troops will be withdrawn from Iraq next year, which come as the outgoing British commander in Basra hints at large reductions in troops, Liberal Democrat Shadow Foreign Secretary, Edward Davey said: "British troops and their families must be fed up of the series of nods and winks on withdrawal which often turn out to...
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Liberal Democrats (Free subscription) | 14/08/2008
Commenting on today’s agreement by EU foreign ministers to expand their role in Georgia, which includes the possible use of European peace monitors in the region, Liberal Democrat Shadow Foreign Secretary, Edward Davey said: "This is a welcome development, with Europe standing united against Russian aggression. "Strong European cooperation must be the way forward. "We now need much firmer British...
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Liberal Democrats (Free subscription) | 12/08/2008
Commenting on reports that Russia has ordered an end to military operations against Georgia, Liberal Democrat Shadow Foreign Secretary, Edward Davey said: "This is welcome news. But now the EU and others must show tough resolve in helping to negotiate a lasting peace. "Russia must be made to realise that its actions have seriously damaged its reputation. "As part of the rehabilitation of the region,...
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Liberal Democrats (Free subscription) | 11/08/2008
Commenting on the developing conflict in South Ossetia involving Georgian and Russian forces, Liberal Democrat Shadow Foreign Secretary, Edward Davey said: "We need a ceasefire and urgent negotiations to stop the military action escalating. "There is now real danger of an all-out conflict between Russian and Georgian troops. "There is also the risk of Abkhazia raising the stakes by cutting vital hydro-electricity...
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Liberal Democrats (Free subscription) | 08/08/2008
Liberal Democrat Shadow Foreign Secretary, Edward Davey today called for greater European cooperation to catch the criminals who operate across borders in the 27-nation European Union. Launching the Liberal Democrat policy paper Shaping Our World Through a Strong Europe , he called for an emphasis on effective and pragmatic EU policies to tackle the challenges posed by greater economic competition,...
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Liberal Democrats (Free subscription) | 06/08/2008
Commenting on reports that two Britons have been arrested for displaying Free Tibet banners in Beijing, Liberal Democrat Shadow Foreign Secretary, Edward Davey said: "Considering this was a peaceful protest, it is essential that these people are immediately provided with consular access and legal advice. Then they must be either charged or released as soon as possible. "The Foreign Office must put...
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Liberal Democrats (Free subscription) | 05/08/2008
Following the arrest of Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Watford, Ian Oakley, and his guilty plea today on five charges of criminal damage and two charges of harassment, Liberal Democrat Chair of Campaigns and Communications, Edward Davey has written to David Cameron demanding that he holds an urgent inquiry into the procedures and activities of Watford Conservative Party. Mr Oakley has also...
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Liberal Democrats (Free subscription) | 01/08/2008
Commenting on new claims that David Miliband has been ‘duped’ by the US over its use of Diego Garcia for the detention of terror suspects, Liberal Democrat Shadow Foreign Secretary, Edward Davey said: "If these latest revelations are true, this is a huge embarrassment to the Foreign Secretary after the assurances he previously gave to Parliament. "This could also have serious consequences for transatlantic...
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Liberal Democrats (Free subscription) | 31/07/2008
Commenting on the announcement that Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert will step down in September, Liberal Democrat Shadow Foreign Secretary, Edward Davey said: "The peace process has long been shackled by the problems Mr Olmert has been facing. "This decision may clear the air for faster progress."
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Liberal Democrats (Free subscription) | 22/07/2008
Commenting on the news that war crimes suspect Radovan Karadzic has been arrested in Serbia, Liberal Democrat Shadow Foreign Secretary, Edward Davey said: "Serbia’s new Government must be congratulated on this decisive move. "The arrest of Karadzic is a victory for human rights, a victory for justice, but above all, a victory for the Serbian people. "Serbia has chosen a European future with this action,...
