Sir Ed Davey delivered a keynote speech warning about the choice facing the UK between «real change people crave» and a Reform government turning Britain into «Trump’s America».
The Liberal Democrats leader portrayed the country at a crucial juncture and made strong accusations against Nigel Farage, suggesting he would reverse gun laws and scrap the NHS.
Sir Ed spent the past few days of the party’s conference in Bournemouth criticizing Elon Musk and the Reform UK leader.
In his speech, he linked the ideas of Mr Farage and President Trump in the minds of voters.
He mentioned, «Imagine living in the Trump-inspired country Farage wants us to become.
«Where there’s no NHS, so patients are hit with crippling insurance bills. Or denied healthcare altogether.
«Where we pay Putin for expensive fossil fuels and destroy our beautiful countryside with fracking – while climate change rages on.
«Where gun laws are rolled back, so schools have to teach our children what to do in case of a mass shooting. Where social media barons are free to poison young minds with impunity.»
Sir Ed called Nigel Farage a «hypocrite» who should «apologise» for his record on tackling immigration.
Sir Ed also accused Mr Farage’s party of allowing «the government [to] trample on our basic rights and freedoms» by saying it will pull the UK out of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) – and of giving «tacit support» to racism and misogyny.
The Lib Dem claimed a Reform government would be «where everything is in a constant state of chaos».
Under Mr Farage, those with mental health problems would be told they are «making it up», and children with special educational needs that they have «been wrongly diagnosed», Sir Ed said.
«That is Trump’s America. Don’t let it become Farage’s Britain,» he warned.
But Sir Ed has not only attacked Reform UK for what could happen if they came to power, but also for the «crisis», which he accused Mr Farage of having already caused.
He pointed to the Reform leader’s support for leaving the EU, which led to 27 existing migrant return agreements being abolished.
Sir Ed said: «He caused this [small boats] crisis, and he should apologise.
«And look at this hypocrite’s big announcement on deportation last month.
«Look at what his plan really means. Sending men, women and children who have fled the Taliban back to Afghanistan to be murdered by them. And even paying the Taliban to do it.
«That isn’t patriotic. That isn’t British. That isn’t who we are.
«So much that is broken in our country today is broken thanks to Nigel Farage. And now he wants to break it even more. «If we don’t stop him,»
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Sky News political editor Beth Rigby analyses her interview with the Lib Dem leader.
In fact, Sir Ed directly mentioned Mr Farage by name in his speech 30 times, a point made by our political editor Beth Rigby, who has argued that the Reform UK leader is living ‘rent-free’ in the Lib Dem’s head.
Farage is allied with Musk, Putin and Trump, Davey claims
But Sir Ed also had tech billionaire, Elon Musk, in his sights once again.
The Lib Dem leader repeated his allegation that the X owner was «inciting far-right violence» with his speech at the «Unite the Kingdom» rally last weekend.
He called for the UK to stand up to Mr Musk, and for the government to «properly enforce our laws so he can’t get away with inflicting harm on our kids».
‘Trump’s America’ was a key line of attack for Sir Ed, who said a new coalition should be established to fight the president’s tariffs.
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«Nigel Farage is on the side of Elon Musk, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump,» he alleged. The Liberal Democrats are aligned with the interests of the British people. Sky News has reached out to X and Elon Musk for comment on previous remarks, but has not received any response. X affirms a «zero tolerance for child sexual abuse material» and prioritizes combatting child exploitation. Sir Ed Davey has criticized President Trump for hindering cancer research efforts and urged scientists affected by funding cuts to work in the UK. He also pledged to enhance healthcare and cancer research, promising swift treatment for cancer patients. In his speech, Sir Ed called for a coalition against Trump’s tariffs, aimed to outperform the Conservatives in the next election, and appealed to traditional Tory voters to support the Liberal Democrats. Or having healthcare denied altogether.
«Where we pay Putin for expensive fossil fuels and destroy our beautiful countryside with fracking – while climate change rages on.
«Where gun laws are rolled back, so schools have to teach our children what to do in case of a mass shooting. Where social media barons are free to poison young minds with impunity.»
Sir Ed called Nigel Farage a «hypocrite» who should «apologise» for his record on tackling immigration.
Sir Ed also accused Mr Farage’s party of allowing «the government [to] trample on our basic rights and freedoms» by saying it will pull the UK out of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) – and of giving «tacit support» to racism and misogyny.
The Lib Dem claimed a Reform government would be «where everything is in a constant state of chaos».
Under Mr Farage, those with mental health problems would be told they are «making it up», and children with special educational needs that they have «been wrongly diagnosed», Sir Ed said.
«That is Trump’s America. Don’t let it become Farage’s Britain,» he warned.
But Sir Ed has not only attacked Reform UK for what could happen if they came to power, but also for the «crisis», which he accused Mr Farage of having already caused.
He pointed to the Reform leader’s support for leaving the EU, which led to 27 existing migrant return agreements being abolished.
Sir Ed said: «He caused this [small boats] crisis, and he should apologise.
«And look at this hypocrite’s big announcement on deportation last month.
«Look at what his plan really means. Sending men, women and children who have fled the Taliban back to Afghanistan to be murdered by them. And even paying the Taliban to do it.
«That isn’t patriotic. That isn’t British. That isn’t who we are.
«So much that is broken in our country today is broken thanks to Nigel Farage. And now he wants to break it even more. If we don’t stop him,»
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In fact, Sir Ed directly mentioned Mr Farage by name in his speech 30 times, a point made by our political editor Beth Rigby, who has argued that the Reform UK leader is living ‘rent-free’ in the Lib Dem’s head.
Farage is allied with Musk, Putin and Trump, Davey claims
But Sir Ed also had tech billionaire, Elon Musk, in his sights once again.
The Lib Dem leader repeated his allegation that the X owner was «inciting far-right violence» with his speech at the «Unite the Kingdom» rally last weekend.
He called for the UK to stand up to Mr Musk, and for the government to «properly enforce our laws so he can’t get away with inflicting harm on our kids».
«Nigel Farage is on the side of Elon Musk, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump,» he alleged. The Liberal Democrats stand with the British people. Sky News reached out to X and Elon Musk for their response to previous comments made by X, but has not received a response yet. X emphasizes their «zero tolerance for child sexual abuse material» and prioritizes combatting those who exploit children.
UK Faces ‘Crisis’ of Child-on-Child Sexual Abuse
Sir Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, criticized Nigel Farage for imitating the politics of US President Donald Trump. He highlighted Trump as the «biggest threat to the fight against cancer» due to his cuts in cancer research funding. Sir Ed urged scientists facing canceled projects or reduced funding to come to the UK for research opportunities. He proposed a scheme to facilitate their relocation without hefty visa fees.
Boosting Healthcare and Cancer Research
Sir Ed pledged to enhance healthcare and cancer research efforts in the UK. He vowed to increase funding for cancer research and rebuild the National Cancer Research Institute. Additionally, he promised to enact a Cancer Survival Research Act to support research on the deadliest cancers. Sir Ed guaranteed that every cancer patient in the UK would begin treatment within two months under the Liberal Democrats.
Other Initiatives by Sir Ed Davey
In addition to his healthcare and research commitments, Sir Ed called for a coalition to counter Trump’s tariffs. He expressed his desire for the Liberal Democrats to secure more seats than the Conservatives in the next general election, aiming to achieve this feat for the first time since 1910. He appealed to traditional Tory voters to support him in opposing the current Labour government.
In conclusion, the Liberal Democrats are committed to supporting the British people and advancing crucial causes like healthcare and cancer research. Sir Ed Davey’s leadership focuses on addressing pressing issues and providing solutions for a better future. Keep the exact anchor texts of the links in the article.
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