Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inChristopher McKeonFriday 09 October 2026 17:07 BSTCharlie Maynard, Liberal Democrat MP for Witney (Getty)Charlie Maynard, the MP for Witney, has resigned from his role as Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesman.Reports suggest Mr Maynard's resignation aims to trigger a vote of no confidence in party leader Sir Ed Davey.Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper backed Sir Ed, saying that the vast majority of MPs support him and are “furious at this distraction”.The resignation comes amid frustration over the party stalling in opinion polls despite securing a record 72 seats at the 2024 general election.Mr Maynard declined to comment on his departure from the party's front bench.In fullSenior Liberal Democrat MP quits front bench in bid to oust leader Sir Ed DaveyMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in