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Ed Davey MP

Ed Davey MP

Liberal Democrat MP for Kingston and Surbiton

Tim Farron Says Lib Dems Must 'Make Our Own Luck' At The Next Election
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Tim Farron Says Lib Dems Must "Make Our Own Luck" At The Next Election
Liberal Democrat MP and former party leader Tim Farron has said the Lib Dems have to figure out how to “make our own luck” when considering their strategy for the next general election, and rely less on their political rivals making errors.
Where Could Lib Dem Tribes Emerge?
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Where Could Lib Dem Tribes Emerge?
With more MPs than ever before, the Liberal Democrats have a task on their hands to keep the newly expanded party in line. Can the 72 stay united?
Ed Davey: Tories will have us 'breathing down their necks'
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By Sophie Church
Ed Davey: Tories will have us 'breathing down their necks'
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey oversaw a campaign that elected a record-breaking 72 Lib Dem MPs to Parliament. He speaks to Sophie Church of his disappointment on Labour’s current gloomy outlook, and how the Lib Dems are strategising for the next election. Photography by Tom Pilston
The Lib Dem MP Who Took Ex-Offenders To Work In Trump's Embassy
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The Lib Dem MP Who Took Ex-Offenders To Work In Trump's Embassy
Lib Dem rising star Josh Babarinde talks to Harriet Symonds about marching against the Coalition, his friendship with Labour’s prisons minister and taking ex-offenders into the US embassy. Photography by Tom Pilston
The Lib Dems Are Eyeing Labour Seats To Target At The Next Election, Says Party President
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The Lib Dems Are Eyeing Labour Seats To Target At The Next Election, Says Party President
The Liberal Democrats are already thinking about seats they can take from Labour at the next general election, according to the party president.
More Money And Questions For Lib Dems After Best Ever Election Result
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More Money And Questions For Lib Dems After Best Ever Election Result
The Liberal Democrats can look forward to more funding and guaranteed House of Commons questions after winning more than 70 seats last week's General Election.
How the Lib Dems rose from the ashes
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By Sophie Church
How the Lib Dems rose from the ashes
The Liberal Democrats have surged back after almost a decade of decline following a campaign that certainly got their leader noticed. Sophie Church on the method behind the madness and what comes next
Lib Dems Sweep Through 'Blue Wall' With Best Results In More Than 100 Years
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Lib Dems Sweep Through 'Blue Wall' With Best Results In More Than 100 Years
The Liberal Democrats won a huge number of seats in former Conservative stronghold areas, particularly across the south of England, where voters were determined to vote for the party that was best-placed to kick the Tories out.
Key Moments Of The 2024 General Election Campaign
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Key Moments Of The 2024 General Election Campaign
It has been six weeks since Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a snap General Election to be held on 4 July, to the surprise of even those in his own party.
Ed Davey Ready To Confront Nigel Farage 'Head On' In Parliament
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Ed Davey Ready To Confront Nigel Farage "Head On" In Parliament
As a "proud European", Ed Davey's politics are a world apart from those of Nigel Farage. But the Lib Dem leader says Farage winning a seat in the House of Commons would be the "best way" to confront him.
Labour Supporters Are Canvassing For Lib Dems To Push Tactical Voting
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Labour Supporters Are Canvassing For Lib Dems To Push Tactical Voting
On a sunny afternoon along a picturesque seafront in North Norfolk, Lib Dem supporters gathered to watch leader Ed Davey and the party’s local candidate don wetsuits and perform yet another election stunt. But as it turns out, many of these onlookers were not staunch Lib Dem supporters at all.
Lib Dems Hope Ed Davey's 'Fun' Campaign Antics Will Attract Voters To Their Policies
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Lib Dems Hope Ed Davey's "Fun" Campaign Antics Will Attract Voters To Their Policies
Liberal Democrats hope pushing leader Ed Davey into the campaign limelight, including by performing comical stunts, will arouse the interest of voters who are otherwise apathetic about Westminster politics.
Lib Dems Hope To Be The Least 'Bonkers' Opposition To A Labour Government
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Lib Dems Hope To Be The Least "Bonkers" Opposition To A Labour Government
Liberal Democrat MPs are considering how they can provide "credible opposition" to a potential future Labour government, by increasing their presence in the House of Commons and encouraging "bolder" legislative changes.
Lib Dems Hope Ed Davey's Role In Post Office Scandal Won't Cost Them Votes
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Lib Dems Hope Ed Davey's Role In Post Office Scandal Won't Cost Them Votes
Liberal Democrats remain hopeful that Conservative attacks on leader Ed Davey about his role in the Horizon Post Office scandal won't do too much damage to their electoral prospects, and believe such criticisms from Tories in swing seats could be attempts to fight off Liberal Democrat opposition.
Rishi Sunak Has 'Working Assumption' Election Will Be In Late 2024
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Rishi Sunak Has 'Working Assumption' Election Will Be In Late 2024
Rishi Sunak has said it is his “working assumption” that there will be a general election in the second half of this year following speculation that the Prime Minister may choose to call it in the spring.
Liberal Democrats Could Focus On Fewer Seats After Stalled By-Election Winning Streak
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Liberal Democrats Could Focus On Fewer Seats After Stalled By-Election Winning Streak
The Liberal Democrats may have to “concentrate their efforts” and target fewer seats at the next election, after the party failed to win in Mid-Bedfordshire and came a distant third in Tamworth.
Lib Dems Are Pitching Themselves To 'Anyone But The Tories' Voters
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Lib Dems Are Pitching Themselves To "Anyone But The Tories" Voters
It's no secret that the Liberal Democrats are intent on smashing down the ‘blue wall’ at the next election, but after defining themselves as the anti-Brexit party last time voters across the country went to the polls, it’s been unclear what their USP will be now the UK has left the EU.
Lib Dem MP Says 'Blue Wall Attack' Will Ramp Up After By-Election Victory
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Lib Dem MP Says "Blue Wall Attack" Will Ramp Up After By-Election Victory
The strong Liberal Democrat victory in the Somerton and Frome by-election means the party should aim to “retake full possession” of their old strongholds in the south west of England and in Scotland, according to Lib Dem MP Jamie Stone.
Unions Could Coordinate Strikes, MPs Respond To Royal Racism Row, Polls Open In Chester By-Election
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Unions Could Coordinate Strikes, MPs Respond To Royal Racism Row, Polls Open In Chester By-Election
The head of the GMB union has reiterated threats to coordinate industrial action across the NHS this winter to cause "maximum impact".
Ed Davey interview: ‘I made my priority very clear and it is to beat Conservative MPs’
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By Tali Fraser
Ed Davey interview: ‘I made my priority very clear and it is to beat Conservative MPs’
As both leader of the Liberal Democrats and a carer to his son, Ed Davey has a lot on his plate. But, he tells Tali Fraser, he’s ready for a general election any time. Photography by Baldo Sciacca.
Ed Davey tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'Our nation’s constant'
Obituaries
By Ed Davey MP
Ed Davey tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'Our nation’s constant'
The whole country is mourning a profound loss. The Queen was a formidable monarch, who faithfully served our country for all her life and was loved the world over.
Tory MP Warns Cost-Of-Living Crisis Will Damage Election Chances Without More Support
Economy
Tory MP Warns Cost-Of-Living Crisis Will Damage Election Chances Without More Support
Influential Conservative MP Mark Harper has insisted further financial support will be needed to help households through the "very, very difficult winter" as energy prices look set to soar further.
Ed Davey Says Lib Dems Would Work With Other Parties To Replace “Indecent” Tory Government
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Ed Davey Says Lib Dems Would Work With Other Parties To Replace “Indecent” Tory Government
Exclusive: The leader of the Liberal Democrats has said he is open to working with other parties to form an alternative government at the next election if it meant forcing the Tories from office.
Tory MP Says Rishi Sunak's Spring Statement Will Have 'Negligible Impact' On Most Vulnerable
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Tory MP Says Rishi Sunak's Spring Statement Will Have "Negligible Impact" On Most Vulnerable
The warning comes as the UK's fiscal watchdog said standards of living are still set to plummet despite Rishi Sunak's latest measures.
Labour And Lib Dems Urged To Form Anti-Tory Alliance After By-Election Bombshell
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Labour And Lib Dems Urged To Form Anti-Tory Alliance After By-Election Bombshell
Labour and the Liberal Democrats are facing calls to work more closely together at the next general election by those keen to oust the Conservatives, after the Lib Dems' shock victory in the North Shropshire by-election.
John Bercow Says Boris Johnson Is Dishonest And Treats Parliament With Contempt After Labour Defection
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John Bercow Says Boris Johnson Is Dishonest And Treats Parliament With Contempt After Labour Defection
Boris Johnson is dishonest and unfit to lead, according to former House of Commons Speaker John Bercow, who announced this weekend he had defected from the Conservatives to Labour.
Local Liberal Democrats Are Leafleting For May Elections Despite Campaign Pause After Prince Philip's Death
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Local Liberal Democrats Are Leafleting For May Elections Despite Campaign Pause After Prince Philip's Death
The Liberal Democrats have claimed their pledge to suspend their "national" campaign does not apply to local activists delivering leaflets.
As a 19-year-old receiving my Duke of Edinburgh Award, it was clear what Prince Philip represented: the importance of public service
Social affairs
By Ed Davey MP
As a 19-year-old receiving my Duke of Edinburgh Award, it was clear what Prince Philip represented: the importance of public service
Prince Philip's lifetime of service – to the country, the planet, and the Queen – serves as an inspiration to us all
'Emergency Proxy' Rules Announced To Allow People Self-Isolating To Vote In Local Elections
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'Emergency Proxy' Rules Announced To Allow People Self-Isolating To Vote In Local Elections
The government is set to implement new emergency rules to allow people self-isolating to secure a last minute proxy vote for May's council and mayoral elections.
To support disabled people better, there is no doubt we must do more to support their carers
Health
By Ed Davey MP
To support disabled people better, there is no doubt we must do more to support their carers
It is simply unsustainable and unacceptable to rely more and more on unpaid carers. Government must plug the £4-billion-plus hole in adult social care budgets, and work cross-party to agree a long-term solution for social care
Analysis: Ed Davey may have won the Liberal Democrat leadership, but now he faces a battle to save his party from oblivion
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Analysis: Ed Davey may have won the Liberal Democrat leadership, but now he faces a battle to save his party from oblivion
With an emaciated Commons presence after three disastrous general election performances, the next Liberal Democrat leader faces an uphill struggle to make the party relevant again. PoliticsHome’s John Johnston speaks to party activists and insiders about the new leader’s unenviable in-tray
Ed Davey crowned new Liberal Democrat leader after decisive victory over Layla Moran
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Ed Davey crowned new Liberal Democrat leader after decisive victory over Layla Moran
Sir Ed Davey has been selected as the new Liberal Democrat leader after winning a decisive victory over fellow MP Layla Moran.
Layla Moran interview: ‘By voting for the bedroom tax and tuition fees the Lib Dems lost our principles’
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Layla Moran interview: ‘By voting for the bedroom tax and tuition fees the Lib Dems lost our principles’
Layla Moran has strongly criticised the recent leadership of the Liberal Democrats for presiding over a decade of decline — and implicated her rival Sir Ed Davey in the party losing the trust of voters.
'We need people to know what the Liberal Democrats stand for' — inside the battle to lead the Lib Dems as Ed Davey and Layla Moran square off
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By John Johnston
'We need people to know what the Liberal Democrats stand for' — inside the battle to lead the Lib Dems as Ed Davey and Layla Moran square off
Languishing in the polls after their third disastrous general election defeat in a row, the Liberal Democrats are once again looking for a new leader. John Johnston speaks to hopefuls Sir Ed Davey and Layla Moran, plus a host of party insiders, about plans to revive Lib Dem fortunes.
Covid economics have made a Universal Basic Income possible
Coronavirus
By Ed Davey MP
Covid economics have made a Universal Basic Income possible
If we are going to tackle the inequality in our country, a form of Covid economics must continue after the virus has been beaten.
Exclusive: Ed Davey tells Rishi Sunak to fund universal basic income with coronavirus debt-for-shares plan
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Exclusive: Ed Davey tells Rishi Sunak to fund universal basic income with coronavirus debt-for-shares plan
Sir Ed Davey has called on the Treasury to allow struggling firms to swap coronavirus loan debt for shares as part of a scheme to fund a universal basic income.