MP for Kingston and Surbiton
Leader of the Liberal Democrats
“Centrist Liberal Democrat leader known for strong party loyalty, with a notable but limited record of rebellions on end-of-life legislation.”
Ed Davey is the Leader of the Liberal Democrats and the MP for Kingston and Surbiton. He has served in Parliament since 2017 and previously held senior government roles, including Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change (2012–2015). He has led the Liberal Democrats since August 2020 and has held numerous frontbench and leadership positions within the party.
He shows 100% party loyalty and has a relatively low voting attendance of 53%. Sitting at a centrist score of 48/100, he has a small number of rebel votes (3), including support for end-of-life clauses in a terminally ill adults bill and a 2018 restoration amendment. His voting record reveals a mix of positions across policies, with support for Universal Credit and NHS funding but scepticism towards stricter immigration controls and the asylum system.
Has 16 declared financial interests, including multiple entries for employment and ad hoc payments, miscellaneous entries, donations and loans for MP activities, and gifts or hospitality from UK sources.
Generated 21 February 2026
How this MP participates in parliamentary votes. These numbers describe activity, not effectiveness.
How often this MP votes
Liberal Democrat average: 19%
The percentage of parliamentary votes (divisions) this MP participated in. MPs may miss votes for legitimate reasons including ministerial duties, constituency work, or illness.
How often this MP votes with their party
Liberal Democrat average: 100%
Estimated from voting record, not self-declared. This is a simplified model — real politics is more complex than a single axis.
20 positions
Leader of the Liberal Democrats
Since Aug 2020
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Social Justice)
Jan 2020 - Sept 2020
Acting Leader, Liberal Democrats
Dec 2019 - Aug 2020
Deputy Leader, Liberal Democrats
Sept 2019 - Dec 2019
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Treasury)
Aug 2019 - Sept 2020
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy)
Aug 2019 - Oct 2019
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Home Affairs)
Jun 2017 - Aug 2019
Figures include only interests with declared monetary values from the Register of Members' Financial Interests. Some categories (e.g. hospitality, overseas visits) may not have monetary values recorded, so the total may not reflect all declared interests.
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
NOVictims and Courts Bill
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
NOVictims and Courts Bill
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 4
NOVictims and Courts Bill
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 3
NOVictims and Courts Bill
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2
NOVictims and Courts Bill
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
NOVictims and Courts Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
NONational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
NONational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 3
NONational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2
NONational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
NONational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
Draft Higher Education (Fee Limits and Fee Limit Condition) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
NODraft Employment Rights Act 2025 (Investigatory Powers) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026
AYECourts and Tribunals Bill: Second Reading
NOCourts and Tribunals Bill
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
AYECourts and Tribunals Bill
The percentage of votes where this MP voted the same way as the majority of their party. High loyalty is typical; most MPs vote with their party on most issues.
Rebel votes
Times this MP voted differently from the majority of their party. This can reflect independent judgement, but context matters — some rebel votes are on procedural matters, others on major policy.
