Lib Dem leader Davey positions party as anti-Farage firewall ahead of conference

Ed Davey, leader of the UK Liberal Democrats, framed his party as a 'firewall against Farage' at the start of the party conference, setting a target to exceed their 2024 result of 72 MPs in a potential snap election. This signals an intensified electoral strategy focused on countering Reform UK's influence, particularly in southern England. The claim is aspirational and unverified, reflecting pre-election positioning rather than a concrete development.