Ed Davey has said the Liberal Democrats are doing "better than expected" in the local elections and that voters are switching to his party because they "have had enough of being taken for granted and being let down".
The party's leader spoke from Winchester, a seat he thinks the Lib Dems could take at the next general election.
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Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has thanked candidates who did not win in the election for their work during the campaign. In his keynote speech, he told the party's autumn conference that he wanted to "shine a spotlight" on a group "whose contribution to our success isn't recognised as much as it should be".
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Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey warms up in a game of tennis as he prepares to give a speech in Brighton to celebrate a record number of MPs. The party is celebrating the election of 72 MPs.
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Lib Dems leader, Sir Ed Davey, has said it's important his MPs repay voters' trust, admitting the party has lost trust over the years. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Lib Dems leader, Sir Ed Davey, has accused the government of ignoring the social care sector, which will help reform the NHS. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Ed Davey arrived at the Liberal Democrats conference in Brighton on a jet ski. The party, which secured its best general election result for generations, is holding it's autumn conference in the coastal town. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The steps of Old Marylebone Town Hall were covered with confetti on Tuesday as 100 couples tied the knot in a mass celebration to mark 100 years of the iconic venue. The town hall, which has been the site of scores of celebrity weddings including Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Ringo Starr, and Liam Gallagher, charged the couples just £100 for participating in the event. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Foreign secretary David Lammy calls for ceasefires in Lebanon and Gaza and urges Israel and Iran to avoid the risk of a regional war in the Middle East. He said: “At this time, none of us want to see a regional escalation. None of us want a return to the years in which Israel found itself bogged down in a quagmire in southern Lebanon and pitched battles between Israeli soldiers and of course the Lebanese side.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A luxury cruise ship has set off from a Belfast dock after unexpectedly spending four months in the city ahead of a three-year voyage. Passengers cheered, applauded and hugged the liner’s chief when he confirmed on Monday night that they were ready for departure. The residents of the Villa Vie Odyssey waved goodbye to the Northern Ireland city they had become so familiar with. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Retired paediatrician Dr John Gibbs arrives to give evidence to the Lucy Letby public inquiry in Liverpool. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Kemi Badenoch has addressed the Conservative conference in her bid for the Tory leadership. The shadow housing minister said as leader of the party she would be able to "sell Conservatism again". "I'm somebody who gets cut through, I am somebody who communicates our values and I always start from first principles," she said.
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Sir Ed Davey vows his party will win seats from the Conservatives as he promises he will deliver the change the country desperately needs. The Liberal Democrat leader speaks to supporters in the..
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has reacted to Rishi Sunak’s announcement of a July general election, saying: “he should have done it months ago.” Speaking in front of Lib Dem supporters in..