Lib Dems say quarter of property owners fear losing their home

Ed Davey sets out plans for mortgage protection fund that would provide grants of up to £300 a month

A quarter of homeowners are concerned about losing their homes or defaulting on payments, new research for the Liberal Democrats has found, as the party urged Rishi Sunak to provide help for mortgage payments.

Ed Davey said the Tories are no longer the party of homeowners, business or fiscal responsibility but “the party of chaos”, as he stepped up calls for an immediate general election in an autumn keynote speech.