Lib Dem MP Charlie Maynard quits frontbench in bid to oust Ed Davey
💡 Why it matters
Infighting could blunt the Lib Dems' attacks on the Conservatives in next year's local elections and hand Labour an opening in southern England.
Charlie Maynard resigned as Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson, escalating a leadership revolt against Ed Davey. Deputy leader Daisy Cooper says most MPs back Davey and are frustrated by the distraction.
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BBC News
Lib Dem MP quits frontbench job over Ed Davey's leadership
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The Guardian
Ed Davey faces growing revolt against leadership as senior Lib Dem MP quits
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