Wokingham MP Clive Jones has been appointed as his party’s spokesperson for trade.
The appointment follows the Liberal Democrats’ first reshuffle since the party won a record number of seats in the general election.
Clive Jones said he will use his new role to focus on the “people’s priorities” and “clean up the mess left by the Conservative party.”
The new appointment comes in the wake of Sir Ed Davey’s speech to Liberal Democrat conference last week, where he set out plans to be a “responsible opposition”.
Clive has pledged to take Wokingham’s local issues, and bring them to the heart of Westminster.
He said he will use his role in the House of Commons to champion local issues and to hold the government to account on policy issues.
He said: “It is an honour to take on this role and speak for my party on the key issue of trade.
“I will use my new role to take local issues to the heart of Westminster.
“I am grateful to Sir Ed Davey for this opportunity to hold ministers to account in the House of Commons.
“I will not take this responsibility for granted, and will use it to hold the government to account and give a voice to local people on the key issues they care about the most.
“Our country faces many challenges after years of chaos under the previous Conservative government.
“Our local area has seen health services buckle under strain, and too many families and pensioners face a brutal cost of living crisis.
“Now is the time for a real opposition in Westminster that will champion the people’s priorities.”
Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Sir Ed Davey, added: “My new front bench will champion the people’s priorities, ensuring we hold the new government to account as a responsible opposition.
“I am humbled by the results of the general election and the millions of voters who put their trust in the Liberal Democrats, including many for the first time.
“We will stand up for our communities every day on the issues that matter most, fixing health and care services, tackling the cost of living crisis and protecting our precious environment.
“I am so proud of my entire team of 72 Liberal Democrat MPs who will serve as strong local champions in Westminster as we clean up the mess left by the Conservative government.”
