I've got no ceiling on Lib Dem ambitions, says leader Ed Davey
Summary
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey said he aims to be prime minister, not just a junior partner in government. He supports approving the Jackdaw gas field, saying it meets climate standards and helps Britain transition to renewable energy.Key Facts
- Sir Ed Davey led the Liberal Democrats to 72 MPs in the 2024 UK election, gaining seats mostly from the Conservatives.
- Despite this, the party’s national poll position has dropped to fourth or fifth place.
- Davey says the right-wing vote is split more than in 200 years, creating opportunities for the Lib Dems.
- He refuses to form a coalition with Reform UK or the Conservatives but does not rule out deals with Labour.
- The Lib Dems plan to focus on winning 27 key seats where they placed second in 2024, 20 of which are Conservative-held.
- Davey supports the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea, arguing it is better for the climate than importing liquified natural gas.
- He says the gas field passed climate tests and will bring tax revenue to the government.
- The leader promises to present new policies to rebuild Lib Dem support at the party conference.
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