Lib Dem MP quits frontbench job over Ed Davey's leadership

Liberal Democrat MP Charlie Maynard resigned from his role as Treasury spokesman and wants Sir Ed Davey replaced as party leader. He is part of a small group of MPs unhappy with Davey's leadership, which is supported by most of the party. The resignation follows public criticism of Davey's stance on the triple lock pension mechanism, with some MPs dismissing his arguments. Davey has been leader for six years, leading the party to its best election result in 2024 with 72 seats, but the party struggles to build on that success amid low polling numbers.