Davey says Lib Dems are 'firewall against Farage' as conference begins
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey claimed the party was aiming to beat its 2024 record of 72 MPs in any snap election.
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Davey says Lib Dems are 'firewall against Farage' as conference begins
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Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey claimed the party was a 'firewall against Farage' as the Lib Dems conference began, saying the party had a moral responsibility to block Reform. Davey expressed bullishness about the prospect of a snap election despite static poll ratings, with the party aiming to beat its 2024 record of 72 MPs and beginning work on a new manifesto in case one is called.
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