Lib Dem MP quits frontbench job over Ed Davey's leadership

Lib Dem MP quits frontbench job over Ed Davey's leadership

The move is reported to be an effort to trigger Sir Ed Davey’s removal, as first reported by the Financial Times

9 Oct, 19:12

Ed Davey faces growing revolt against leadership as senior Lib Dem MP quits

Treasury spokesperson Charlie Maynard reportedly resigned in attempt to unseat leader as party slips in polls Ed Davey is facing a growing revolt against his leadership of the Liberal Democrats, after the resignation of a senior frontbench figure on Friday. Charlie Maynard, the Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson, has resigned in an attempt to unseat Davey after months of frustration over concerns that the party i…

9 Oct, 16:46

Lib Dem MP quits frontbench job over Ed Davey's leadership

Deputy party leader Daisy Cooper says the vast majority of our MPs support Ed... and are furious at this distraction."

9 Oct, 14:27