Lib Dems have ‘moral responsibility’ to block Reform, says Ed Davey as party gears up for snap election

The Liberal Democrats are preparing a new manifesto amid speculation of a snap election, with the party leader acknowledging frustrations among MPs over perceived message dilution. Despite stagnant poll ratings, the leader insists tactical voting and shifting political allegiances could boost the party’s performance beyond its 2024 record. While concerns linger, the leadership remains confident in defying expectations at the next election.

Exclusive: Lib Dem leader bullish ahead of party conference despite static poll ratings and MPs’ frustrationsThe Liberal Democrats have begun work on a new manifesto in case of a possible snap election, as Ed Davey said he understood the frustrations of some of his MPs who fear that the party’s message is currently at risk of being lost.But Davey also urged his party not to panic at static polling numbers, arguing that with tactical voting and fragmented political loyalties, he fully expects the party to do even better at the next election than in 2024, when it won 72 seats, the highest total for a century. Continue reading...