United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats & United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK)
13 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated May 17, 2026
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United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: The United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats, through their leader Ed Davey, called for negotiations on a customs union with the European Union, suggesting that Wes Streeting's proposals need to go further than Keir Starmer's current stance.
United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK): The United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK) criticized Wes Streeting's proposals for closer ties with Europe, arguing that Labour's focus on Brexit relitigation distracts from governing the United Kingdom.
May 16, 2026 · 6 articles
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United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: The United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats, through their leader Ed Davey, have criticized Keir Starmer's handling of the situation, calling it a 'catastrophic misjudgement'.
United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK): The Conservative Party, through its leader Kemi Badenoch, has accused Keir Starmer of dishonesty or reckless negligence, using the scandal to pressure the government.
Apr 19, 2026 · 8 articles
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United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: The United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats, an opposition party, have also called for Keir Starmer to step aside, highlighting the government's 'perpetual crisis'.
United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK): The United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK), as the main opposition, has called for Keir Starmer's resignation, using the scandal to criticize the current government.
Apr 19, 2026 · 8 articles
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United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: The United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats, another opposition party, have also called for Keir Starmer's resignation, citing his 'catastrophic misjudgment' in the Mandelson affair.
United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK): The United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK), as the main opposition, has called for Keir Starmer's resignation, using the Mandelson scandal to criticize the government and gain political leverage.
Apr 20, 2026 · 7 articles
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United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: The United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats, led by Ed Davey, have called for Keir Starmer's resignation and an investigation into his statements to parliament regarding Peter Mandelson's vetting.
United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK): The United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK) is mentioned in comparison to the United Kingdom regarding the ease of removing a prime minister.
Apr 17, 2026 · 6 articles
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United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: The United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats advocate for the United Kingdom to negotiate a customs union with the European Union, pushing for even deeper integration than currently proposed.
United Kingdom — Conservative Party (UK): The Conservative Party, which implemented the 2016 Brexit referendum, was ousted in the 2024 general election, leading to the current government's push for closer EU ties.
Apr 19, 2026 · 9 articles
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United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: The United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats party deployed a parliamentary mechanism to force the United Kingdom government to release vetting documents on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's appointment as trade envoy, advocating for transparency.
Feb 24, 2026 · 8 articles
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United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: The United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats, an opposition party, have called for Keir Starmer's resignation and an investigation into his conduct regarding the Peter Mandelson appointment.
Apr 17, 2026 · 6 articles
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United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: The United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats received a small number of votes in the Gorton and Denton by-election, indicating minimal impact on the outcome.
Feb 27, 2026 · 6 articles
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United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats: The United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats, through their leader Ed Davey, are criticizing Keir Starmer for his handling of the Peter Mandelson vetting process, highlighting a potential breach of the ministerial code.
Apr 16, 2026 · 7 articles
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