Ed Davey on way to Raab’s constituency to a demand a by-election

Today, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey will be knocking on doors and speaking to Liberal Democrat activists in Dominic Raab’s constituency, Esher and Walton.

The visit comes just hours after Dominic Raab resigned as a result of bullying allegations being upheld against him. Liberal Democrats are now calling for Dominic Raab to step down as the Member of Parliament for Esher and Walton immediately and trigger a by-election. 

At the last election, the Liberal Democrats cut Dominic Raab’s majority was cut by the Liberal Democrats and sits at just 2,700 making the seat a knife edge marginal.  

Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:

“Every time I visit Esher and Walton, I hear from local people who are fed up with being taken for granted by the Conservative party. There is real outrage here at Dominic Raab’s disgraceful behaviour.

“Dominic Raab has shown he is not only unfit to serve as a Minister, but is totally unfit to represent his constituents in Parliament. 

“At the next election in Esher and Walton, it will be a two horse race between more Conservative party chaos or a hardworking Liberal Democrat MP who will listen and stand up for local people.”

Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for Esher & Walton, Monica Harding said:

“People in Esher and Walton deserve better than Dominic Raab. Local people deserve to have a strong voice standing up for them in Westminster.

“It is time for change in Esher and Walton. People are telling me that they will back the
Liberal Democrats at the next election to send this out of touch Conservative party a message. Enough is enough.”

ENDS