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Nigel Farage Is Voters' Last Choice To Be Prime Minister, Poll Shows
He's behind Keir Starmer, Ed Davey and even Kemi Badenoch.
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Brits reckon Ed Davey would be better PM than Farage and Badenoch, according to poll
Brits reckon Ed Davey would do better as prime minister than both Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch, according to a new poll.
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The most popular party leader in Britain isn’t who you think it is
As parts of the country prepare to vote in the first ballot since the general election, Andrew Grice says one person has single-handedly turned it into a five-horse race
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Elon Musk is opponent of free speech, says Davey
The Tesla chief executive has been engaged in a series of rows with British politicians over the past week.
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Davey: Farage's road to Number 10 runs through the Orange Wall — “and we will not let him pass”
Davey will argue that the Conservative surrender to Reform has already happened.
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Ed Davey rejects claims party is ‘sleepwalking into irrelevance’ under his leadership – UK politics live
via World news | The Guardian — Lib Dem leader says he is proud of party’s record at Brighton conference Ed Davey has said the split on the right in UK politics gives the Liberal Democrats a “historic opportunity” to overtake the Conservatives. In his interview on the Today programme this morning, Davey said: I’m excited by the prospect of more Liberal Democrat MPs and building on the success we’ve had in recent years. I think there’s a moral responsibility to stop the far right. I really take that very seriously. It wears hea
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Burnham hails Greenland deal ahead of expected first Trump meeting
via BBC News — While Burnham praised the agreement, Lib Dem leader Ed Davey called it a "pretend" victory for Trump.
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Feeling ‘forced out’ by Badenoch? Lib Dems conference welcomes young Tory defectors
Self-described moderates say Ed Davey’s party offers them a home as Conservatives shift further right
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Liberal Democrats position themselves as barrier against Reform UK and Conservative alliance
Sir Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, has declared his party to be 'a firewall against Nigel Farage and Reform' as the party's autumn conference commenced in Brighton. Addressing criticism from within his own party about the Lib Dems' perceived lack of relevance and overly polite approach to political issues, Davey emphasized the need for a more combative stance. He warned of an 'unholy alliance' between Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and Farage that could transform the UK into a 'Trump satellite state', citing concerns about the potential impact on the NHS, community cohesion, environmental policies, and traditional British values. Davey highlighted the Liberal Democrats' historic opportunity to increase their parliamentary representation beyond the 72 seats achieved in the 2024 general election, aiming to build what he termed an 'orange wall' to counter both Reform UK and the Conservatives. The party leader also criticized the Labour government for lacking a growth strategy, failing to support families facing cost-of-living pressures, and imposing excessive taxes on small businesses. Despite recent polling indicating that 43% of respondents were unclear about the Lib Dems' policy positions, with over half characterizing the party as 'weak', Davey insisted the party has a 'distinctive position' in British politics. He pointed to the defection of six former Conservative cabinet ministers to Reform UK in the past two years as evidence of the growing threat from Farage's party. The Liberal Democrats' conference, which will focus on positioning the party to challenge Reform UK and the Conservatives, also includes plans for a manifesto working group to prepare for potential early elections. Davey urged party members to confront injustice and defend human dignity, rejecting criticism that the party has lost its 'insurgent spirit' in favor of being 'polite custodians of a system that leaves people feeling powerless'. The party's strategy centers on rejoining the EU single market and customs union, alongside a strong focus on healthcare and economic policies aimed at reversing the current government's approach. With Reform UK gaining traction and the Conservatives facing internal challenges, the Lib Dems are positioning themselves as the key opposition force to prevent what they describe as a dangerous political shift towards authoritarianism and economic instability.
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Davey: Farage's road to Number 10 runs through the Orange Wall — “and we will not let him pass”
Davey will argue that the Conservative surrender to Reform has already happened.
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Liberal Democrats seek to shift from 'nice guy' image as party conference approaches
The Liberal Democrats are facing internal pressure to move beyond their perceived 'nice guy' image and adopt a more radical and assertive political stance, according to a BBC report ahead of their upcoming party conference. The party, which achieved its best general election result two years ago, is experiencing frustration among its MPs and frontbench members who feel the party has failed to capitalise on this success. Polling by YouGov indicates the Lib Dems have seen no real growth in support since the last general election, with some polling suggesting a slight decline. A senior Lib Dem MP described the party as lacking 'energy, no excitement' and characterised their press lines as 'steady on now, gently does it', with one frontbencher noting that the party's approach is seen as 'boring'. The party's leadership acknowledges these concerns, with Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper stating the conference would be 'a gloves-off kind of conference' with 'a bit of fighting talk'. However, the party has deliberately avoided adopting the more aggressive, social media-focused style of the Green Party under Zack Polanski, believing it would not appeal to their traditional southern England voter base. Despite this, there is recognition that the Lib Dems lag behind other parties in social media engagement, with one senior MP admitting they are 'very good at getting a leaflet sent out to supporters straight away' but not for social media. The party is planning to focus on digital and social media through 17 fringe events at the conference. Senior MPs are calling for the party to become 'bolder and more radical', with one stating 'We need to be angry on behalf of our constituents.' The party's leadership characterises the last two years as 'stage one' when new MPs settled into their constituencies, with 'stage two' being about winning the 'air war' and describing 'exactly what Liberal Britain looks like.' Party leader Sir Ed Davey is being urged to show a 'grittier' side, with Cooper stating he's 'not just nice guy Eddie' and will be 'a bit more gritty because he's a real fighter.' However, there is growing internal criticism of Davey, with some MPs openly questioning whether he is holding the party back, and a potential leadership challenge being discussed. Despite this, Davey's supporters point to his government experience and the party's strong local election results as evidence of their strategy working. The Lib Dems are confident they can retain most of their 72 seats from the 2024 election and are targeting the 27 seats where they came second, mostly won by Conservatives. The party's ambition is to be 'kingmakers' in a potential hung parliament, blocking a Reform UK government. The conference will feature speeches from key figures including Cooper, President Josh Babarinde, and home affairs spokesperson Max Wilkinson, as the party attempts to redefine its image and message ahead of the next general election.
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