Lib Dem MP quits to challenge Davey

Charlie Maynard resigns as Treasury spokesman in a reported bid to force a vote of no confidence in Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey.

Oct 9, 2026

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Lib Dem MP quits to challenge Davey

Charlie Maynard resigns as Treasury spokesman in a reported bid to force a vote of no confidence in Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey.

In brief

Charlie Maynard resigns as Treasury spokesman in a reported bid to force a vote of no confidence in Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey. Liberal Democrat MP Charlie Maynard quit his Treasury spokesman role on Friday in a reported attempt to remove party leader Sir Ed Davey through a no confidence vote. Originally…

Maynard quits the front bench

Lib Dem MP Charlie Maynard quit his role as Treasury spokesman

Charlie Maynard, the MP for Witney, resigned from his role as Treasury spokesman on Friday. The Liberal Democrats confirmed his departure from the party's front bench.

Move targets Davey's leadership

According to the Financial Times, Maynard's resignation is intended to prompt Sir Ed Davey's removal. He reportedly asked parliamentary colleagues to support a vote of no confidence in the party leader.

Davey's deputy defends his leadership

Deputy leader Daisy Cooper said the vast majority of Lib Dem MPs want Davey to remain.

“We Liberal Democrats are the last line of defence against a Reform UK government”

The big picture

Liberal Democrat MP Charlie Maynard quit his Treasury spokesman role on Friday in a reported attempt to remove party leader Sir Ed Davey through a no confidence vote.

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