Lib Dems Defend Leader Amidst Criticism

Sir Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, is facing calls to publicly apologize for his handling of the Horizon scandal during his time as postal minister. Critics argue that he failed to address the issue adequately and should take responsibility for his actions.

Denial and Accusations

Since assuming the role of Lib Dem leader, Sir Ed has been vocal on Twitter, calling for public figures to resign due to their organizational failures. However, he now claims that he was misled regarding the Horizon scandal. Treasury Minister Bim Afolami has challenged Sir Ed to explain why he did not ask the right questions at the time, while Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson has called for his resignation.

Calls for Apology

Anderson criticized Sir Ed for not considering both sides of the story and taking the side of the Post Office employers, resulting in unjust imprisonment for many. He insists that instead of making excuses and claiming to be lied to, Sir Ed should publicly apologize in parliament to the victims of the scandal.

Victims Demand Accountability

Several victims of the Post Office scandal have also called for Sir Ed to consider his position, citing his role in the fiasco. They believe he should take responsibility for the consequences of his actions.