Sir Ed Davey, the leader of the UK's Liberal Democrats, caused controversy during his closing speech at the party conference in Bournemouth. In a risky move, he made a joke using a vulgar term to describe the Conservative Party.

Sir Ed apologizes for calling Conservative ministers "clowns"

During his speech, Sir Ed Davey apologized for previously referring to Conservative ministers as "clowns". However, he did not hold back in his criticism of the Tory party.

Tories compared to a bad TV soap

Sir Ed went on to compare the Tories to a television soap opera with "shock exits and unwelcome returns", where "each episode is worse than the last".

No ruling out power sharing with Labour

The Liberal Democrats have refused to rule out a power sharing deal with the Labour Party in the future. Sir Ed hinted at a potential post-election cooperation with Sir Keir Starmer.

Pledges on health, the economy, and EU relations

In his speech, Sir Ed unveiled several pledges, including a new legal right for cancer patients to start treatment within 62 days of an urgent referral. He also promised to replace aging radiotherapy machines and increase their availability. Additionally, he vowed to strengthen Britain's ties with the EU and tear up the PM's Brexit deal.

"For Liberal Democrat MPs, cancer will be a top priority," Sir Ed stated. He also emphasized the importance of rebuilding the relationship with Europe and promoting a better economy and future with the EU.

Sir Ed Davey's speech at the Lib Dem conference was met with mixed reactions, with some commending his boldness and others criticizing his use of offensive language. It remains to be seen how his words will impact the party's reputation moving forward.
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