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Lib Dems sleepwalking to irrelevance under Davey, says council leader

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The Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey will be seeking to rally his party at their Brighton conference this week, amid a groundswell of disquiet over the party’s stagnant performance in the polls.

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How it broke

18 Sep 23:01 Sky News Are the Lib Dems still delivering or should they change course?

19 Sep 18:03 BBC News Davey says Lib Dems are 'firewall against Farage' as conference begins

20 Sep 14:46 BBC News Lib Dems sleepwalking to irrelevance under Davey, says council leader

21 Sep 08:32 Channel 4 News Is Ed Davey the right person to lead Lib Dems?

21 Sep 18:58 Channel 4 News Ed Davey Interview: do Lib Dems still back their leader?