Ed Davey refuses to rule out Lib Dem-Labour coalition as both parties look to halt Reform’s march
Ed Davey coy on Lib Dem-Labour coalition despite being ‘deeply disappointed’ by government
- Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has avoided committing to a coalition with Labour to prevent a Reform UK government, despite previously stating a "moral duty" to keep Nigel Farage's party out of power.
- Sir Ed expressed disappointment with the Labour government, asserting that the Liberal Democrats are the sole party championing their values and offering "real change."
- A straw poll conducted at the Liberal Democrat conference revealed minimal support among members for a potential coalition with Labour.
- Sir Ed reiterated his strong criticism of Elon Musk, alleging that X (Twitter) has broken the law by dismantling child protection teams and permitting adverts for child sexual abuse videos.
- The Liberal Democrats are set to propose new online child protection measures, including mandatory health warnings on social media apps and a "doomscrolling cap" to restrict continuous content.