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Lib Dem Leader Ed Davey Faces MP Frustration Over Caution

1/18/2026

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Ed Davey, the Liberal Democrat leader, faces MPs' frustration over his cautious approach and a lack of a clear national message.
About half of the party's 72 MPs feel this way, urging a more ambitious strategy to compete with Reform and the Greens.
Davey led the party to its best election result in a century in 2024, but morale and urgency are rising.

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Story summary

Ed Davey, the Liberal Democrat leader, faces MPs' frustration over his cautious approach and a lack of a clear national message.
About half of the party's 72 MPs feel this way, urging a more ambitious strategy to compete with Reform and the Greens.
Davey led the party to its best election result in a century in 2024, but morale and urgency are rising.