Ed Davey safe as Lib Dem leadership challenge fails to materialise
Party meeting described as 'damp squib' despite underlying disquiet over cautious approach
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey has survived what was anticipated as a crunch moment for his leadership, with a party meeting on Tuesday evening described by attendees as a 'damp squib' and failing to generate any formal challenge. The gathering in a Commons committee room saw minor grumbles but little opposition, according to MPs present.