Lib Dem deputy leader responds as MP quits frontbench job

• Charlie Maynard, the MP for Witney, has resigned from his role as Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesman.
• Reports suggest Mr Maynard's resignation aims to trigger a vote of no confidence in party leader Sir Ed Davey.
• Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper backed Sir Ed, saying that the vast majority of MPs support him and are “furious at this distraction”.
• The resignation comes amid frustration over the party stalling in opinion polls despite securing a record 72 seats at the 2024 general election.
• Mr Maynard declined to comment on his departure from the party's front bench.

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Senior Liberal Democrat MP quits front bench in bid to oust leader Sir Ed Davey