Lib Dem leader Ed Davey sparks fury among his MPs after hinting he would do post-election deal with Tories
- Posted on August 30, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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In brief
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey has triggered significant backlash from within his parliamentary party after suggesting openness to a potential coalition arrangement with the Conservative Party led by Kemi Badenoch. This hypothetical partnership, aimed at preventing Reform UK from gaining influence in a hung Parliament scenario, has exposed internal divisions and raised questions about the Lib Dems' political positioning ahead of the election.
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Lib Dem leader Ed Davey sparks fury among his MPs after hinting he would do post-election deal with Tories
The Lib Dem leader appeared to open the door last week to a pact with Kemi Badenoch's party to keep out Reform in the event of a hung Parliament.
