Sir Ed Davey
United Kingdom
Liberal Democrats
member of the 59th Parliament of the United Kingdom
government
Sir Edward Jonathan Davey is a British politician who has served as Leader of the Liberal Democrats since 2019. He served in the Cameron–Clegg coalition as Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change from 2012 to 2015 and as Deputy Leader to Jo Swinson in 2019. An "Orange Book" liberal, he has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Kingston and Surbiton since 2017, a seat he previously held from 1997 to 2015.
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Sep 19, 2026
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Now the longest-serving national party leader after Sir Keir Starmer's departure, prompting questions about whether the Lib Dems are still delivering or should change course.
Lib Dems are debating Ed Davey's record and strategy, with some questioning if his leadership still delivers after years in post, and whether a fresh direction is needed.