Ed Davey accuses care home trustee of embezzlement amid watchdog enquiry

2026-02-25 - 15:23

Lib Dem leader says crisis at William Blake House is ‘one of my worst nightmares’ after Guardian revealed inquiry into finances Ed Davey has accused a trustee of a learning disability care home of embezzlement and called for watchdogs to take over the charity to resolve a crisis he described as “one my worst nightmares”. The Liberal Democrat leader’s intervention at prime minister’s questions came hours after the Guardian revealed the Charity Commission has opened a serious inquiry into concerns around financial mismanagement and potential misuse of funds at William Blake House. Continue reading...