Lib Dems can counter extremes of Reform and Greens, Davey says
Summary
Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, said his party’s local election wins in England show they can provide a moderate alternative to the more extreme proposals of Reform UK and the Greens. The Lib Dems gained control in several councils but saw their overall support drop slightly compared to previous years.Key Facts
- The Liberal Democrats gained control of Portsmouth city council, which had been without overall control.
- In Richmond upon Thames, the Lib Dems took all 54 council seats, winning many from the Greens.
- The party’s overall vote share dropped by about three points compared to 2022 and early 2024 results.
- Labour experienced poor results, while Reform UK gained nearly half the seats contested in Hull city council.
- The Lib Dems made major gains in Sutton, winning 51 of 55 seats after Conservatives lost all 20.
- The party is set to take control of West Surrey, a traditional Conservative area.
- In Scotland, the SNP won the Shetland Islands from the Lib Dems, ending a long Liberal hold there.
- Liam McArthur, a Lib Dem MSP, won a record 70% vote share in Orkney.
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