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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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