Lib Dem leader and Kingston MP gives his reaction to GDP news.

The chancellor’s hinted that global challenges are behind a slight contraction in the UK economy in January.

Experts had predicted slim growth, with manufacturing output being blamed.

Rachel Reeves insists the government is going “faster and further” to boost GDP.

But, speaking on a visit to County Durham, Ed Davey doesn’t think the approach is working.

The MP for Kingston and Surbiton has also spoken about trade with America, Ukraine and the state of our water.