Lib Dem Leader Ed Davey's Campaign Antics Defended by MP
- Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey's campaign antics, including falling off a paddleboard and riding a waterslide, were defended by MP Daisy Cooper.
- The stunts were seen as a way to deliver a message and restore the party's clout as the third-largest force at Westminster.
- Davey's unconventional approach to campaigning may provoke laughter but aims to bring attention to the party's goals.
In Greater Manchester, Sir Ed Davey played a game of Jenga to show bringing down the 'Blue Wall'. He did funny things like falling off a paddleboard and riding a bike down a hill as part of his campaign. A Liberal Democrat MP supported him, saying these stunts are to send a message about important issues. Sir Ed doesn't act serious like other politicians because he's not expected to be the prime minister. The Lib Dems are hopeful about winning back areas they held before and gaining new ones in the "blue wall" by defeating Tories in southern England. The Lib Dems learned from their mistakes in the last election and are focusing on areas where they can challenge the Conservatives effectively. They want Labour supporters to vote for them in places where they can beat the Tories. The Lib Dems are talking about issues like public services and water pollution, which are important to voters in the areas they are targeting. Sir Ed believes that having Labour as an alternative to the Conservatives makes it easier for people to switch their votes to the Lib Dems. A good outcome for the Lib Dems would be to become a strong third party in the next parliament. This would give them more visibility and influence in decision-making.