Lib Dem leader Ed Davey's multiple falls into Lake Windermere during campaign antics
- Lib Dem leader Ed Davey had several mishaps falling into Lake Windermere during a campaign event.
- The incident involved a paddleboard stunt gone wrong, attracting media attention.
- Despite the falls, the campaign continued in the Lake District.
The Lib Dem leader and Tim Farron MP were on Lake Windermere. Sir Ed Davey fell off a paddleboard five times in 15 minutes. He wasn't worried about the water quality. Sir Ed said they checked for sewage spills in the lake. They have been campaigning about this issue for three years. People are angry about the pollution in the lake. The government hasn't done enough to fix it. Sir Ed fell off a kayak in 2023. Mr. Farron wants eco-campaigner Feargal Sharkey on a water company board. They want to hold companies accountable for sewage spills. The Lib Dems plan to put locals and campaigners on water company boards. They won't nationalize water companies because it won't help improve infrastructure. Sewage spills into England's rivers and seas doubled in 2023. Sir Ed criticized Tory ministers for not taking action. He wants to hold water companies accountable. He visited the Lake District to protest against sewage dumping in lakes. United Utilities was accused of pumping sewage into protected lakes. The Liberal Democrats campaigned in the Lake District. Sir Ed Davey and Tim Farron took part in outdoor activities. They want to raise awareness about water pollution.