Ed Davey said country needs "the best possible missile defence system", but the funding in Starmer's defence plan falls short.
The leader of Colchester City Council says "time's up" for Sir Ed Davey.
The Liberal Democrats came first in Newcastle and claimed second place in Sunderland and Gateshead.
Lib Dem leader hails gains in England and Scotland as his party profits from slump in support for Labour and the Tories.
Four leaders and the chair of Labour talk about their prospects in the local elections on 7 May.
The five key takeaways from interviews with senior party leaders ahead of Thursday's local elections.
The prime minister and Conservative leader argue over welfare and defence spending ahead of May elections.
The Liberal Democrats leader appears on BBC local radio ahead of the elections on 7 May.
