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Ed Davey

Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton

First elected: 8th June 2017


Leader of the Liberal Democrats
27th Aug 2020 - 30th May 2024
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Treasury)
21st Aug 2019 - 7th Sep 2020
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Social Justice)
6th Jan 2020 - 7th Sep 2020
Acting Leader, Liberal Democrats
13th Dec 2019 - 27th Aug 2020
Deputy Leader, Liberal Democrats
3rd Sep 2019 - 13th Dec 2019
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy)
21st Aug 2019 - 21st Oct 2019
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Home Affairs)
16th Jun 2017 - 21st Aug 2019
Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change
3rd Feb 2012 - 8th May 2015
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Business, Innovation and Skills) (Employment Relations, Consumer and Postal Affairs)
17th May 2010 - 3rd Feb 2012
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Foreign Affairs)
18th Dec 2007 - 6th May 2010
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (without Portfolio)
5th Dec 2006 - 18th Dec 2007
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Trade and Industry)
5th Mar 2006 - 10th Dec 2006
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Education)
10th May 2005 - 5th Mar 2006
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Office of the Deputy Prime Minister)
1st Jun 2002 - 10th May 2005
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Olympics and London)
1st Jun 2000 - 1st Jun 2003
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Chief Secretary to the Treasury)
1st Jun 2001 - 1st Jun 2002
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Treasury)
1st Jun 1997 - 1st Jun 2001
Treasury Committee
22nd Nov 1999 - 11th May 2001
Treasury Sub-committee
22nd Nov 1999 - 11th May 2001
Liberal Democrat Whip
1st Jun 1997 - 1st Jun 2000
Procedure Committee
7th Nov 1997 - 14th Feb 2000


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Ed Davey has voted in 0 divisions, and never against the majority of their Party.
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament

Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.

Sparring Partners
Paul Holmes (Conservative)
(1 debate interactions)
Neil Coyle (Labour)
(1 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Cabinet Office
(3 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Ed Davey has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Latest EDMs signed by Ed Davey

7th May 2024
Ed Davey signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 7th May 2024

No confidence in His Majesty's Government

Tabled by: Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House has no confidence in His Majesty's Government.
7 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
11th March 2024
Ed Davey signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th March 2024

Alleged comments by Frank Hester

Tabled by: Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House expresses its shock regarding the alleged comments made by Frank Hester reported by The Guardian about the hon. Member for Hackney North and Stoke Newington and all Black women; believes these alleged comments to be both racist and violent in nature; notes that Mr Hester is a …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 10
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
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Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Ed Davey, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.

MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.


Ed Davey has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Ed Davey has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

11 Bills introduced by Ed Davey

Introduced: 29th November 2012

To make provision for or in connection with reforming the electricity market for purposes of encouraging low carbon electricity generation or ensuring security of supply; for the establishment and functions of the Office for Nuclear Regulation; about the government pipe-line and storage system and rights exercisable in relation to it; about the designation of a strategy and policy statement; for the making of orders requiring regulated persons to provide redress to consumers of gas or electricity; about offshore transmission of electricity during a commissioning period; for imposing further fees in respect of nuclear decommissioning costs; and for connected purposes.

This Bill received Royal Assent on 18th December 2013 and was enacted into law.

Introduced: 19th December 2012

Following agreement by both Houses on the text of the Bill it received Royal Assent on 18 December. The Bill is now an Act of Parliament (law). To make provision for or in connection with reforming the electricity market for purposes of encouraging low carbon electricity generation or ensuring security of supply; for the establishment and functions of the Office for Nuclear Regulation; about the government pipe-line and storage system and rights exercisable in relation to it; about the designation of a strategy and policy statement; for the making of orders requiring regulated persons to provide redress to consumers of gas or electricity; about offshore transmission of electricity during a commissioning period; for imposing further fees in respect of nuclear decommissioning costs; and for connected purposes.

This Bill received Royal Assent on 18th December 2013 and was enacted into law.


A Bill to amend the Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022 to provide for a general election to be held no later than 1 December 2022; and for connected purposes.

Commons - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading
Wednesday 26th October 2022

A Bill to prohibit Ofgem from increasing the energy tariff cap above the level set for the period 1 April 2022 to 30 September 2022 before 31 December 2022; to require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on the merits of the Government providing funding to energy providers to mitigate the impact of this measure and on the merits of extending and backdating the Energy Profits Levy in order to pay for such funding; to require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on the merits of the Government providing grants to small businesses equivalent to 80% of the expected increase in their energy costs for the period 1 October 2022 to 30 September 2023, and on the merits of maintaining the rate of the Corporation Tax Surcharge on banks at 8% in order to fund such grants; and for connected purposes.

Commons - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading
Tuesday 6th September 2022

A Bill to set minimum standards for the police in relation to the investigation of domestic burglaries, including a requirement that a police officer should attend any domestic premises where a burglary has been reported; to place a duty on the Secretary of State to ensure that police forces comply with the minimum standards; to require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on compliance with the minimum standards; and for connected purposes.

Commons - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading
Wednesday 19th April 2023

A Bill to require Her Majesty’s Government to seek a two-year extension of the implementation period under Article 132 of the Withdrawal Agreement; to repeal the prohibition on agreeing to such an extension under section 33 of the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020; and for connected purposes.

Commons - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading
Wednesday 20th May 2020

A Bill to require the Prime Minister to establish a public inquiry into the Government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Commons - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading
Wednesday 22nd July 2020

A Bill to repeal sections 60, 60AA and 60A of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 in so far as they apply to England and Wales.

Commons - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading
Wednesday 24th June 2020

A Bill to require employers to make reasonable adjustments to enable employees with caring responsibilities for people with disabilities to provide that care.

Commons - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading
Wednesday 10th June 2020

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to remove financial requirements and fees for applications for indefinite leave to remain in the United Kingdom from foreign or Commonwealth members of the armed forces on discharge and their families; and for connected purposes.

Commons - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading: House Of Commons
Tuesday 12th March 2019
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The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to make provision about end of life care and support for homeless people with terminal illnesses, including through the provision of housing for such people; and for connected purposes.

Commons - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading: House Of Commons
Wednesday 7th February 2018
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Ed Davey has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament