UK's most recognisable politician is named – and it's not Andy Burnham

• New YouGov polling shows only 37 per cent of British voters recognise Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey, despite him leading the party since 2020.
• Only 49 per cent of 2024 Lib Dem voters could identify Sir Ed from a photograph, raising further questions regarding the party's public profile.
• Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was the most recognised politician at 89 per cent, followed by Prime Minister Andy Burnham at 83 per cent.
• The survey follows an averted leadership challenge against Sir Ed amid internal discontent over flatlining polling figures since the 2024 election.
• Deputy leader Daisy Cooper defended Sir Ed as the party's most successful leader, emphasising their record win of 72 MPs in 2024.

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Most voters do not recognise the UK’s longest serving party leader