Sir Ed Davey has set out his election stall, sparking speculation that he would support Sir Keir Starmer in a potential post-election deal. While ruling out any possibility of a coalition with the Tories, Sir Ed has refused to dismiss the idea of helping Labour into power if they fail to secure a majority. Speaking at the Lib Dem conference in Bournemouth, Sir Ed received applause for his pledge to build a "better future with Europe," but did not mention Brexit and has been hesitant to commit to rejoining the EU. He suggested that Labour should plan for a more ambitious relationship with Europe.
No coalition with Tories, hints at support for Labour
Sir Ed Davey has made it clear that he will not form a coalition with the Conservatives, but has left the door open for a potential alliance with Labour. During the Lib Dem conference, Sir Ed did not rule out supporting Sir Keir Starmer's bid for power if Labour fails to secure a majority in the next election. This has fueled speculation about a potential "Knightmare" deal between the two parties.
Focus on Europe, silence on Brexit
The Lib Dem leader received enthusiastic applause from activists for his pledge to build a "better future with Europe," but notably did not mention Brexit in his speech. Despite demands from party members, Sir Ed has been reluctant to explicitly commit to rejoining the EU. Instead, he suggested that Labour needed to have a more ambitious relationship with Europe, indicating that the party still has a long way to go.
Sir Keir Starmer open to collaboration with Lib Dems
Sir Keir Starmer has also not ruled out the possibility of working with the Lib Dems to secure a victory in the next general election. As Labour leader, Sir Keir has shown a willingness to cooperate with other parties if it means winning the keys to No. 10. This openness has further fueled speculation about a potential post-election alliance between the two parties.
Healthcare at the heart of Sir Ed's speech
In an effort to appeal to Blue Wall areas, Sir Ed Davey made healthcare a central theme of his conference speech. He announced a pledge that cancer patients would be seen within two months, sharing a personal story of losing both of his parents to cancer when he was a child. The Lib Dems hope to capitalize on recent byelection successes in former Tory heartlands and increase their number of MPs in the next general election. Sir Ed expressed confidence that they have started to chip away at the Blue Wall.
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