Lib Dem leader calls for general election at Winchester rally

The politician made an appearance in the city after the Lib Dems won three seats from the Conservatives in the Winchester City Council elections.

He spoke to supporters in the High Street, alongside activists dressed in dinosaur costumes wearing blue rosettes and carrying a banner saying “Make this Conservative Government history”.

Sir Ed Davey with supporters in Winchester (Image: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire)

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Sir Ed said: “These results show what we all know: we need a general election now.

“No matter how long Rishi Sunak stays squatting in Downing Street, the Liberal Democrat general election campaign starts today to make this Conservative Government history.

“From Cheltenham to Hull and here in Hampshire – people are choosing the Liberal Democrats to make that change happen. To be their strong local champions, work tirelessly for their communities and deliver the fair deal people deserve.”

Sir Ed Davey with supporters in Winchester (Image: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire)

He continued: “The votes are still being counted, but the message from across the country is loud and clear: People from around our great country have had enough of this out-of-touch Conservative Government.

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“They have had enough of being taken for granted and being let down. It is time for change.

“And across this country, from Cheltenham to Dorset, from West Oxfordshire to here in Winchester, so many people, including lifelong Conservatives are switching to the Liberal Democrats to make that change happen.

“So, they can have real champions who are going to work tirelessly for the local community and deliver the fair deal that people so deserve.”