Ed Davey kicks off Lib Dem conference twirling a baton in marching band

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20 Sep 2025 • 11:14 PM MYT
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  • Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey launched his party's conference in Bournemouth on Saturday, 20 September 2025.
  • He began the event with a lively stunt, leading the Vectis Corps of Drums and twirling a baton to the song 'Is This The Way To Amarillo?'.
  • Sir Ed informed Lib Dem activists that the party would campaign for 'change' in line with 'British values'.
  • He criticised Reform leader Nigel Farage, accusing him of making things up.
  • Davey concluded his remarks on Farage by stating, 'He's not a patriot'.

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