Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey faces marathon MP meeting amid internal revolt
Ed Davey will meet Liberal Democrat MPs tonight in a lengthy session as disgruntled members press concerns over his leadership.
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey is scheduled for an extended, closed-door gathering with his MPs tonight, a session that could run up to four hours. The meeting follows the recent resignations of Treasury spokesperson Charlie Maynard and care spokesperson Alison Bennett, moves interpreted as part of a broader attempt to remove Davey. Party figures such as South Cotswolds MP Roz Savage and Devon council leader Julian Brazil have publicly questioned the party’s relevance and ambition, while backbencher Christine Jardine urged critics to propose an alternative plan.
A YouGov poll released on Tuesday shows the party’s support unchanged at 12 percent, matching its 2024 election share, as rivals like the Greens and Reform UK gain ground. Some insiders suggest up to 20 MPs might back a leadership challenge, though others say no confidence motion is not imminent.
Why it matters
The outcome could reshape the Liberal Democrats' direction and affect their standing in a crowded opposition landscape.
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