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

Lib Dem MP Charlie Maynard resigns frontbench post, calls for Ed Davey replacement Charlie Maynard, the Liberal Democrat MP for Witney, has stepped down from the party’s frontbench and is urging colleagues to replace Sir Ed Davey as leader. As first reported by the Financial Times (https://www.ft.com/content/523fa1fa-0764-47d6-907b-4f72bd4a6cc0?syn-25a6b1a6=1), Maynard announced his resignation from the role of Treasury spokesperson on Friday. Individuals close to Sir Ed privately acknowledge that the move reflects the sentiment of a "small Read the full story at BBC News →