Ed Davey’s Leadership And Future Prospects For Lib Dems

At the end of the 1972 film The Candidate, newly-elected US senator Bill McKay seeks guidance on what to do next, reflecting a similar sentiment felt by Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey as the party gathers for its first conference since a significant increase in parliamentary representation following the July general election. The Lib Dems’ MPs rose from 15 to 72, marking a notable achievement for the party. As they convene in Brighton, the question of their next steps and strategic direction looms large in the minds of party members and leadership alike.

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