Sir Ed Davey, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, has caused a stir with a risky joke aimed at Chancellor Rishi Sunak during his speech at the party's conference in Bournemouth. In a jab at the Conservative party, Sir Ed apologized for previously calling Conservative ministers "clowns" and suggested that the Tories are a derogatory term that starts with the letter "c". The comment has sparked criticism and controversy.
Sir Ed Davey compares Tories to a soap opera in scathing attack
During his speech, Sir Ed Davey further criticized the Conservative government, comparing them to a TV soap opera with "shock exits and unwelcome returns" where "each episode is worse than the last". He referred to Prime Minister Boris Johnson as corrupt, Liz Truss as chaotic, and Rishi Sunak as careless, stating that the entire Conservative party needs to be replaced.
Lib Dems open to power sharing deal with Labour
Despite the controversy, Sir Ed Davey has not ruled out the possibility of a power sharing deal with the Labour party in the next general election. This has sparked speculation about potential collaboration between the two parties and a potential shift in political alliances.
Pledges on health, the economy, and ties with the EU
In his closing speech, Sir Ed Davey outlined several key pledges for his party's agenda, including plans to prioritize cancer treatment by introducing a new legal right for patients to start treatment within 62 days of an urgent referral. He also pledged to invest in replacing ageing radiotherapy machines and improving access to treatment for all. Additionally, Sir Ed vowed to "fix our broken relationship with Europe" by tearing up the PM's Brexit deal and strengthening ties with the EU.
Despite controversy over his controversial joke, Sir Ed Davey ended his speech by emphasizing the need for a better future for the UK, with a focus on a stronger economy and closer ties with Europe.
