Ed Davey defends Liberal Democrat leadership after 'irrelevance' criticism
The party leader responded to a local councillor's claim that the Lib Dems are 'sleepwalking into irrelevance,' pointing to gains in MPs and councils, The Guardian reported.
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey rejected claims that his party is "sleepwalking into irrelevance," in comments reported by The Guardian at the party's conference in Brighton.
According to The Guardian, the criticism came from Julian Brazil, leader of Devon county council, who made the remark to the BBC.
The Guardian reported that Davey pointed to a record number of Liberal Democrat MPs and councils the party runs, including gains in Devon, as evidence of the party's growth under his six years of leadership.
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- Ed Davey rejects claims party is ‘sleepwalking into irrelevance’ under his leadership – UK politics live — The Guardian — World
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