Daisy Cooper, deputy party leader of the Liberal Democrats, stepped down from her frontbench role, according to the BBC. Cooper said "the vast majority of our MPs support Ed... and are furious at this distraction," referring to leader Ed Davey.
The resignation comes amid unspecified tensions within the party's leadership structure. Cooper's exit from the frontbench represents a shift in the party's internal dynamics, though the BBC report does not detail the specific reasons for her departure beyond her public statement.
The Liberal Democrats have faced questions about their direction and leadership. Cooper's comment suggests that most party MPs retain confidence in Davey despite the current friction. The nature of the "distraction" she referenced remains unclear from the available information, though her resignation indicates disagreement at senior levels within the party.