"Significant numbers of Liberal Democrat MPs are becoming frustrated by what they view as an overly cautious approach under Ed Davey and the party's failure to spell out a national messages to voters. Some estimate that as many as half of the Lib Dems' 72-strong group of MPs feel this way. While there is no move against Davey, who led the party to its best election result in a century in 2024,"
"We need to be a bit more serious about being the third party. Reform are assuming a place in the national debate, and so are the Greens. We are content to not do this. And it isn't good enough. The party's success in 2024 was built around ultra-disciplined messaging on a small number of subjects, notably the NHS and care, and sewage in rivers. While the messaging has expanded, particularly with Davey's criticisms of Donald Trump,"
Many Liberal Democrat MPs are frustrated by a cautious approach under Ed Davey and by the party's lack of a clear national message. Some MPs estimate that up to half of the 72-strong parliamentary group share these concerns, and warn dissatisfaction could grow without progress. MPs call for rapid development of a coherent national story to compete with Reform and Green parties. 2024 success relied on ultra-disciplined messaging on a few issues, but MPs argue that increased atomisation of UK politics requires bolder, more unified policy positions and quicker, clearer presentation of priorities.
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