Chris Mason: Lib Dems rally behind Davey as he pledges change
Summary
The Liberal Democrats have experienced some internal disagreement, with two MPs recently resigning from frontbench roles due to concerns about the party’s direction and leadership. However, party leader Sir Ed Davey received strong support from other MPs at a long meeting, and he has made changes to his team and plans to improve the party’s impact and unity.Key Facts
- Two Liberal Democrat frontbench members, Charlie Maynard and Alison Bennett, resigned over concerns with the party’s leadership and direction.
- Sir Ed Davey, the party leader, held a nearly four-hour meeting with MPs and received overwhelming support.
- Davey has appointed a new chief of staff, Ruth Younger, and political director James Holt.
- Some MPs feel the party lacks influence despite having 72 seats in Parliament, the largest for the party in a century.
- The party wants to increase its presence on social media but stay true to its values of moderation.
- Fewer than half a dozen MPs are openly unhappy with Davey’s leadership, but broader anxiety exists about the party's impact.
- There is no clear rival to Davey for the party leadership at this time.
- Liberal Democrats focus on issues like the European Union, voting system reform, and social care in England.
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