The New Statesman: politics and culture Ed Davey attacks Trump, Trump attacks world
Sep 24, 2025
Freddie Hayward, US correspondent for the New Statesman, reports from the UN General Assembly, offering keen insights into Trump’s provocative speech. He highlights Trump's dismissal of climate change and controversial views on migration and Sharia law. The discussion also dives into Ed Davey's bold attacks on Trump at the Lib Dem conference, emphasizing the need to counter populism. Freddie outlines how Trump’s rhetoric threatens liberal internationalism and hints at his potential political maneuvers with Elon Musk, sparking discussions on the implications for democracy.
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Lib Dems Rebrand As Anti-Reform
- The Lib Dems focused conference energy on opposing Reform UK to win attention and tactical votes.
- They framed themselves as the anti-Reform party to reclaim media and voter interest.
Hunting The Center-Right Voter
- Ed Davey targets politically homeless Conservatives to expand Lib Dem seats.
- Their path to over 100 MPs depends on taking blue-wall seats from the Tories.
Speech Framed Around Trump And Farage
- Davey's leader speech repeatedly invoked Trump and Farage as threats to Britain.
- The recurring line was: 'That's Trump's America, don't let it become Farage's Britain.'