Ed Davey
Liberal Democrat · Kingston and Surbiton
FULL PROFILEEd Davey is the Liberal Democrat MP for Kingston and Surbiton, first elected in 2017. He is 60 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Energy and climate policy · Healthcare and disability rights · European Union relations · Housing and leasehold reform · Economic growth and productivity
Positions
European Union — Strongly pro-EU integration and cooperation
strong
Healthcare — Supports NHS investment and disability rights
strong
Climate and Energy — Pro-renewable energy and environmental protection
strong
Immigration — Liberal approach opposing stricter controls
moderate
Housing — Supports leasehold reform and tenant rights
moderate
Social Issues — Progressive on abortion, drug policy, animal welfare
moderate
Taxation — Supports progressive taxation including higher rates
moderate
Criminal Justice — Supports legal aid and opposes death penalty
weak
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and evidence-based, drawing on ministerial experience and personal circumstances (particularly disability advocacy through his son's needs). Combines ideological liberal principles with practical policy solutions, often citing economic data and real-world impacts on constituents.
Background
Ed Davey has extensive experience in energy policy, having served as Energy Secretary in the Coalition Government from 2012-2015. He has a long-standing commitment to liberal politics and environmental issues, with particular expertise in renewable energy and climate change policy.