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Jane Dodds and Welsh Liberal Democrats congratulate Ed Davey on Lib Dem Leadership Victory

Ed Davey has been elected as the new leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats

Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Jane Dodds said: 

ā€œIā€™m incredibly excited to start working with Ed as our new leader, I know he will help communicate our positive liberal message at a time when itā€™s needed more than ever.

ā€œEd is a friend of Wales understands our nation, our traditions and crucially devolution and the importance of the Senedd elections next year. With more and more people joining our party we have a renewed sense of optimism for the future, something in stark contrast to Borisā€™ bungled handling of the Covid-19 pandemicā€

ā€œEd has championed the cause of the Swansea Bay tidal lagoon which could generate renewable power for 150,000 homes as well as in recent weeks lead the campaign against the carers Covid bonus being taxed. 

ā€œWe were incredibly lucky as a party to have had two excellent leadership candidates, and I know that Layla Moran will continue to play a key role within the party over the coming years, especially with regards to education and equality issues - two areas which are a real passion for her.

Welsh Education Minister Kirsty Williams added:

ā€œIā€™ve known Ed for many years and he is liberal and compassionate to his core. He is a remarkable campaigner and a someone of the utmost integrity and conviction, who has run an energising and professional campaign. I look forward to working with him."

 

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