The Latest Breaking News from Ed Davey

Voters ‘frustrated and angry’ at Tories, admits minister after local election losses

Culture secretary defends Rishi Sunak and says poll setback will not prompt change of strategy

The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2023

Lib Dems plotting to oust Theresa May from Commons as they reveal Tory hit list

Theresa May's Maidenhead constituency is on the list of seats it is hoping to snatch, along with those held by Cabinet ministers Michael Gove, Jeremy Hunt and Gillian Keegan

Daily Mirror · May 7, 2023

The voters have spoken – and they aren’t falling for ‘steady’ Sunak’s sales pitch

The pummelling of the Tories at the local elections demonstrates that the PM has failed in his bid to detach himself from the deep damage that his party has done

The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2023

Keir Starmer hails election that cost Tories 1,000 seats and says Labour 'blew the doors off'

The result means Labour now has more councillors than any other party – the first time it has been the largest party in local government since 2002

Daily Mirror · May 5, 2023

Tory losses deepen as Starmer says Labour is on course for general election win

With nearly half of authorities having declared, the Conservatives had lost 22 local authorities and more than 300 councillors.

The Independent UK · May 5, 2023

Lib Dem leader refuses to say whether party will join forces with Labour

Sir Ed Davey has avoided saying whether the Lib Dems will get into bed with Kier Starmer's Labour Party. The Lib Dems were last in power through a coalition government with the Conservatives.

Wales Online · May 5, 2023

Rishi Sunak defiant despite Tories suffering major losses in local elections

Labour claimed its victories so far suggest Sir Keir Starmer will be able to enter No 10 after a national vote.

The Independent UK · May 5, 2023

Ed Davey hails English local election results and hits out at ‘Tory brand’

Rishi Sunak can’t revive his party, says leader of Lib Dems, after series of council gains from Conservatives

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2023

‘Terrible’ night for Tories as Labour takes key councils in local elections

The results mean Labour is on course to win the next General Election, campaign co-ordinator Shabana Mahmood has said

The Independent UK · May 5, 2023

Calls for tax ‘loopholes’ to be closed as Shell makes £1.4bn more than expected

The business made 9.6 billion US dollars in earnings in the first three months of this year.

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023