Ed Davey

British politician (born 1965)

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Sir Edward Jonathan Davey is a British politician who has been the Leader of the Liberal Democrats since 2020. 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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Ed Davey enjoys rollercoaster ride and bouncy castle In the latest light-hearted day of campaigning, Sir Ed Davey screams on a rollercoaster and jumps on a bouncy castle in Bideford, Devon. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:23Published 4 days ago

Davey calls for guidance after Supreme Court ruling Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says he accepts the Supreme Court’s ruling that sex in the Equality Act refers to biological sex. He said the judgment brings clarity to a long-confused area of.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:44Published 5 days ago

Ed Davey warns over UK-US trade deal risks Sir Ed Davey says a future UK-US trade deal could harm British interests by undermining farming standards and online safety rules for children. Speaking during a campaign visit to Huntingdon in.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:32Published 6 days ago

Ed Davey says UK steel industry must be protected The leader of the Liberal Democrats said the party has given the government their "full backing" to ensure a steel industry remains in the UK. It comes as British Steel staff and civil servants are.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:44Published 1 week ago

Ed Davey: British Steel must be protected Sir Ed Davey said Parliament's recall to protect British Steel is essential amid “Putin’s barbaric war” and Trump’s “outrageous tariffs”. He said the Liberal Democrats will work.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:57Published 1 week ago

Ed Davey: Prospect of world recession growing by day Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey warns Donald Trump’s “outrageous” economic policies have sparked a global crisis and put UK jobs at risk. Report by Chahalb. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:33Published 1 week ago

Ed Davey: Trump tariffs are hugely damaging Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey condemns Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs on UK exports, calling them “hugely damaging”. Donald Trump has announced a 10% trade tariff on all.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:21Published 3 weeks ago

Sir Ed Davey: Donald Trump tariffs are outrageous Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey condemns Donald Trump's tariffs on goods, saying “I think what he is doing is outrageous; it needs to be called out”. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:42Published 3 weeks ago

Sir Ed Davey horses around to launch local election campaign Sir Ed Davey has ridden a hobby horse over jumps at a gold course in Oxfordshire to launch the Liberal Democrats' local election campaign. The party leader said, "It's official, it's a two-horse race",.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:03Published 3 weeks ago

Chancellor’s welfare cuts are a disabled ‘double whammy’ Following Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says the proposed cuts to welfare are a "double whammy" hitting disabled people who cannot work while cutting support.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:47Published on March 26, 2025

Davey slams Tories for 'cheerleading' Trump Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has accused the Conservatives of being “almost Trump cheerleaders” and putting British interests at risk. He criticised other UK parties for failing to speak.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:50Published on March 19, 2025

Welfare reform: Davey fears for vulnerable disabled people Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has criticised government plans to tighten eligibility for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) from November 2026, warning they could push vulnerable people into.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:25Published on March 19, 2025

Davey gets dizzy at Diggerland theme park Sir Ed Davey has been swung around by a digger at a theme park to highlight County Durham's growing tourism industry. The Liberal Democrat leader joined colleagues on rides such as 'Spindizzy' and.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:56Published on March 14, 2025

Davey: Dip in UK growth is really disappointing Sir Ed Davey says the latest figures showing a dip in UK growth are "really disappointing". The Liberal Democrat leader adds that the figures are a result of the Labour government's budget, their jobs.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:39Published on March 14, 2025

Davey: PM must tell Trump to be tougher on Putin Sir Ed Davey has called on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to tell Donald Trump to be "far tougher" on Vladimir Putin. The Liberal Democrat leader adds he is "pleased" that the US President has chosen.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:40Published on March 14, 2025

Ed Davey expresses support for NHS England abolishment Sir Ed Davey has spoken out in support of Keir Starmer's decision to scrap NHS England. Speaking in Yorkshire on Thursday following the announcement, the Liberal Democrats leader said that while he.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:21Published on March 13, 2025

Ed Davey says UK should retaliate against US tariffs Sir Ed Davey said the UK should retaliate against metal tariffs imposed by the US. The tariffs came into effect at midnight in the US, imposing an extra charge of 25% on all steel and aluminium.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:37Published on March 12, 2025

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Lib Dem leader says he would not buy a Tesla - as he tries another way of getting around Sir Ed Davey has said people are "changing their mind" on Tesla electric cars and he would not buy one. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
Lib Dem leader shrugs off being called a 'snivelling cretin' by Elon Musk Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has shrugged off being called a "snivelling cretin" by Elon Musk - and has vowed to continue "calling him out". Sky News - Published on February 2, 2025
Ed Davey aiming for Christmas number one with charity single Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has released a charity single in an attempt to claim the Christmas number one spot. Sky News - Published on November 27, 2024

Davey unveils Lib Dem top team to 'champion the people's priorities' Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey has unveiled his new top team after the party took a record number of seats at the general election. Sky News - Published on September 18, 2024
Lib Dem leader pledges to be champion for carers in emotional speech Sir Ed Davey has pledged to be a champion for carers - as he put his party forward as the "responsible opposition". Sky News - Published on September 17, 2024
Davey to say Lib Dems will offer people hope - and will accuse Tories of being 'unfit for opposition' Sir Ed Davey is to say his party will offer people hope and will accuse the Conservatives of being "unfit for opposition". Sky News - Published on September 16, 2024

Lib Dem leader 'sceptical' of case for assisted dying for 'quite personal' reasons Sir Ed Davey has said he is "sceptical" of the case for assisted dying in the UK, but agreed MPs should be given a free vote on the issue. Sky News - Published on September 16, 2024
NHS 'can't withstand' Labour reforms without more cash, Sir Ed Davey says Sir Ed Davey has said the NHS "cannot withstand" Labour reforms without more funding. Sky News - Published on September 15, 2024
Tax the rich instead of taking money from 'struggling pensioners', says Davey Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has called for a tax on the wealthiest instead of cutting support for "struggling pensioners". Sky News - Published on September 14, 2024
Sir Ed Davey hails 'exceptional' election result for Liberal Democrats Sir Ed Davey has hailed the Liberal Democrats' "exceptional" results in the general election. Sky News - Published on July 5, 2024

Questions still linger about Sir Ed Davey's coalition past - while the future looks uncertain Rather like Sir Keir Starmer, Sir Ed Davey inherited a thoroughly broken party in 2020 when he became leader. Sky News - Published on June 10, 2024
Step aside Boris Johnson, there's a new king of political stunts in town After launching his party's general election manifesto, Sir Ed Davey jumped on a rollercoaster and rode on a big swing. Sky News - Published on June 10, 2024
Ed Davey refuses six times to say whether coalition-era austerity was a mistake Sir Ed Davey has refused six times to say whether austerity was a mistake in an interview with Sky News. Sky News - Published on June 10, 2024	Lib Dem leader fined for speeding on M1 Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has been fined for speeding on the M1 motorway. Sky News - Published on June 5, 2024
Lib Dem leader admits he intentionally fell off a paddleboard during campaign stunt Sir Ed Davey has fallen off a paddleboard multiple times during a campaign stunt in Windermere - admitting one of his plunges into the water was intentional. Sky News - Published on May 28, 2024	Former Post Office worker to challenge Lib Dem leader at general election A woman who spent more than three decades working for the Post Office is planning to stand against Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey - a former postal affairs minister - at the next general.. Sky News - Published on January 13, 2024
Davey's speech had a powerful human moment - and he's made an electoral calculation \| Sam Coates Sir Ed Davey's conference speech - his first since becoming leader in the autumn of 2020 - capped what has been a remarkable change in the role of the Liberal Democrats in British politics. Sky News - Published on September 26, 2023	Lib Dem leader tells of losing parents to cancer - as he pledges treatment guarantee Sir Ed Davey has promised to introduce a guarantee for cancer patients to begin treatment within two months if his party holds the balance of power after the next general election. Sky News - Published on September 26, 2023
Lib Dem leader to target Tory 'soap opera' with plan to 'fix' economy and NHS Sir Ed Davey will close this week's Liberal Democrat conference by promising to "fix our economy with care" after the Conservatives "broke" it with "carelessness". Sky News - Published on September 25, 2023	Davey hints at post-election Lib Dem deal with Labour Sir Ed Davey has hinted his party would be prepared to do a post-election deal with Labour to prevent the Conservatives from forming a government. Sky News - Published on September 25, 2023
Ed Davey commits Lib Dems to pensions triple lock under any circumstances Sir Ed Davey has insisted the Liberal Democrats will continue to support the pensions triple lock under any circumstances. Sky News - Published on September 24, 2023	Lib Dem leader vows to steal Tory and Labour votes at local elections Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has vowed to steal votes from Labour and the Conservatives at the local elections - as he launched his campaign by driving a tractor through blue hay bales. Sky News - Published on March 29, 2023
Brexit is 'elephant in the room' and UK must Tear down 'Tory' trade barriers, say Lib Dems Britain must "tear down the Conservatives' trade barriers" with Europe if the economy is to prosper again, the Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has warned. Sky News - Published on March 19, 2023

Ed Davey

British politician (born 1965)

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