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Ed Davey MP

Ed Davey MP

Liberal Democrat MP for Kingston and Surbiton

Unions Could Coordinate Strikes, MPs Respond To Royal Racism Row, Polls Open In Chester By-Election
Health
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’
Political parties
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
Political parties
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
Economy
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
Communities
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
Political parties
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
Political parties
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
Coronavirus
'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
Political parties
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
Political parties
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’
Coronavirus
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
Political parties
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
Coronavirus
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.
Labour and Lib Dems urge DWP to overhaul funeral help as student forced into debt to pay for dad’s burial
Coronavirus
Labour and Lib Dems urge DWP to overhaul funeral help as student forced into debt to pay for dad’s burial
The Department for Work and Pensions is facing calls to ramp up the help it provides to people who have lost loved ones after a student was pushed into debt to pay for her father’s burial.
Lib Dem leadership hopeful Ed Davey forced to apologise after suggesting journalist 'paid by Number 10'
Political parties
Lib Dem leadership hopeful Ed Davey forced to apologise after suggesting journalist 'paid by Number 10'
Sir Ed Davey has been forced to apologise after he questioned if a journalist was 'paid by Number 10' during a live radio clash.
Lib Dem leadership race: Sir Ed Davey and Layla Moran on ballot as nominations close
Political parties
Lib Dem leadership race: Sir Ed Davey and Layla Moran on ballot as nominations close
Nominations for the Lib Dem leadership race have closed, with Sir Ed Davey and Layla Moran on the ballot.
We need an economic plan with a green heart
Coronavirus
By Ed Davey MP
We need an economic plan with a green heart
The Chancellor has suggested he will spend just £3bn on green investment, but we need investment of £150bn over the next three years to truly transform our economy.
Police asked to investigate whether Nigel Farage broke quarantine rules with pub trip
Coronavirus
Police asked to investigate whether Nigel Farage broke quarantine rules with pub trip
Police have been asked to investigate whether Nigel Farage broke coronavirus quarantine rules by visiting a pub on Saturday.
MPs accuse Treasury and HMRC of 'inappropriate interference' with Loan Charge probe after promise to ‘line up the beers’ revealed
Economy
MPs accuse Treasury and HMRC of 'inappropriate interference' with Loan Charge probe after promise to ‘line up the beers’ revealed
MPs have accused the Treasury and HMRC of "clear and inappropriate interference" with an independent review into controviersial Loan Charge scheme.
Liberal Democrat leadership race: Wera Hobhouse drops out and backs Layla Moran
Political parties
Liberal Democrat leadership race: Wera Hobhouse drops out and backs Layla Moran
Wera Hobhouse has dropped out of the Liberal Democrat leadership race and thrown her weight behind fellow contender Layla Moran.
Coronavirus: Number 10 vows ‘strong and swift’ economic recovery as OECD warns Britain will be worst-hit
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Number 10 vows ‘strong and swift’ economic recovery as OECD warns Britain will be worst-hit
Number 10 has vowed to push for a “strong and swift” recovery from the coronavirus downturn as the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development predicted Britain could be worst-hit among G7 nations.
Lib Dems call for Keir Starmer to chair Commons committee grilling government’s Covid-19 response
Coronavirus
Lib Dems call for Keir Starmer to chair Commons committee grilling government’s Covid-19 response
Keir Starmer should chair a special parliamentary committee to look at the Government’s coronavirus response, the leader of the Liberal Democrats has said.
Boris Johnson pays tribute to ‘greatest generation’ as Britain marks VE day amid coronavirus lockdown
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson pays tribute to ‘greatest generation’ as Britain marks VE day amid coronavirus lockdown
Boris Johnson has paid tribute to the “greatest generation” as Britain prepares to mark 75 years since VE day amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus fight should focus EU minds on Brexit deal, says Michael Gove
Brexit
Coronavirus fight should focus EU minds on Brexit deal, says Michael Gove
The coronavirus pandemic should “concentrate the minds” of European Union negotiators and speed up a deal on Britain’s post-Brexit ties with the bloc, Michael Gove has said.
Front-line NHS staff should get £29-a-day bonus for coronavirus service, say Lib Dems
Coronavirus
Front-line NHS staff should get £29-a-day bonus for coronavirus service, say Lib Dems
The NHS staff serving on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic should get a £29-a-day reward for their service, according to the Liberal Democrats.
Dominic Raab says ‘strong team spirit’ behind Boris Johnson after PM admitted to intensive care with coronavirus
Coronavirus
Dominic Raab says ‘strong team spirit’ behind Boris Johnson after PM admitted to intensive care with coronavirus
Dominic Raab has said there is an “incredibly strong team spirit” behind Boris Johnson after the Prime Minister was moved to an intensive care unit with worsening coronavirus symptoms.
Coronavirus: More than 100 MPs call for ‘digital Parliament’ to quiz ministers on outbreak response
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: More than 100 MPs call for ‘digital Parliament’ to quiz ministers on outbreak response
More than 100 MPs have backed calls for the creation of a “digital Parliament” s ministers can be held to account during the coronavirus crisis.
Jeremy Corbyn says coronavirus lockdown 'the right response' as Boris Johnson's plan wins business and union backing
Coronavirus
Jeremy Corbyn says coronavirus lockdown 'the right response' as Boris Johnson's plan wins business and union backing
Boris Johnson's coronavirus lockdown of Britain has won the cautious backing of Labour, businesses and trade unions.
EXCL Lib Dems mobilise thousands of members to help vulnerable through coronavirus isolation
Coronavirus
EXCL Lib Dems mobilise thousands of members to help vulnerable through coronavirus isolation
The Liberal Democrats are mobilising thousands of their members for a taskforce to help the most vulnerable deal with self-isolation during the coronavirus outbreak, PoliticsHome can reveal.
We must unite the country, champion Liberal values and reach out beyond Remain heartlands
Brexit
By Ed Davey MP
We must unite the country, champion Liberal values and reach out beyond Remain heartlands

Sir Ed Davey MP sets out his vision for the Liberal Democrat leadership draws to a close. He writes: "With me as leader the Lib Dem resurgence becomes an unstoppable surge".
The UK must regain its leadership on climate change - by staying at the European table
Energy
By Ed Davey MP
The UK must regain its leadership on climate change - by staying at the European table

Former Energy Secretary, Lib Dem MP Sir Ed Davey writes: "The Liberal Democrats have been at the forefront on climate change – calling for a net-zero target since 2007 long before Labour or the Tories – and we intend to stay there".