Not every imagination was captured by the Liberal Democrats electing Sir Ed Davey as their new leader. This seemingly extends to Savile Row-based green-energy merchant bank NextEnergy Capital. Davey sits on the firm’s advisory board and, according to the register of members’ interests, receives £18,000 annually for his part-time work. But his NextEnergy biography ends with: “Since leaving the Commons, he has set up his own business – Energy Destinations – and consults in the energy space.” Sir Ed might wish to consult them about his recent political fortunes.
Ed for business
Sir Ed Davie has been hard done by at the green-energy firm he consults for