

Ed Davey on Tory extinction, Keir Starmer and campaign stunts
Sep 6, 2024
Ed Davey, the influential Lib Dem leader, takes us through his party's remarkable resurgence in British politics. He shares insights on their quirky campaign stunts, like bungee jumping, and how these strategies have helped regain voter trust. The conversation touches on governmental accountability following the Grenfell inquiry and the complexities of arms licenses amidst human rights issues. Davey emphasizes the importance of optimism in politics while contemplating the Lib Dems' future role in potentially supplanting the Conservatives.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Revitalizing Politics: The Liberal Democrats' Transformation
02:06 • 18min
Lessons from Grenfell: Accountability and Regulation
19:41 • 4min
Government Actions on Arms Licenses and Human Rights Concerns
23:42 • 2min
Navigating the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and Social Media's Role
25:35 • 5min
Embracing Optimism in Political Campaigns
30:44 • 6min
A Relaxed Political Landscape and the Lib Dem Revival
37:01 • 3min