Ed Davey twirls baton in marching band to kick off Lib Dem conference
Ed Davey kicks off Lib Dem conference twirling a baton in marching band
- Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey launched his party's conference in Bournemouth on Saturday, 20 September 2025.
- He began the event with a lively stunt, leading the Vectis Corps of Drums and twirling a baton to the song 'Is This The Way To Amarillo?'.
- Sir Ed informed Lib Dem activists that the party would campaign for 'change' in line with 'British values'.
- He criticised Reform leader Nigel Farage, accusing him of making things up.
- Davey concluded his remarks on Farage by stating, 'He's not a patriot'.