Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey is facing criticism for his fun-filled election campaign strategy, which includes stunts like walking the catwalk, building sandcastles, and using wheelbarrows. Critics accuse him of 'buffoonery' and not taking voters' concerns seriously, especially in light of the Horizon scandal. Despite defending his actions and claiming to address voters' concerns, Davey's approach has drawn mixed reactions from the public and media.
Sir Ed Davey blasted for 'ignoring' sub-postmasters amid election campaign: 'I'm still waiting for compensation!' https://t.co/6R1Qr20NQx
A healthy diet is fuelling Ed Davey's active General Election campaign, @ChloeKeedyITV reports https://t.co/oJHXKAC19L
I know that Ed Davey has been teased for acting like a child at a fair, but he's only doing what Tory politicians have done before. I give you... Ted Heath on a skateboard, Harold Macmillan on a model railway, Enoch Powell on a pogo stick and Margaret Thatcher on a dry ski slope https://t.co/SZuNbt6PN9
I'm sure Ed Davey would like nothing more than to give a speech about policies, take questions and see that on the telly. But media would ignore him (trouble with Lib Dem policies is they have 0 chance of winning and enacting them). So he's doing what he must to get noticed https://t.co/4GPoJ8YiBm
Sandcastles and wheelbarrows: Ed Davey continues the Lib Dem campaign https://t.co/PEkfsMfZLE
Post Office victim accuses Ed Davey of 'distancing himself' from his role in the Horizon scandal with daft antics in election campaign - and reveals he's 'still waiting for an apology' https://t.co/brUc8opuqb https://t.co/zBAYIxQpMD
Post Office victim blasts Lib Dem “buffoon” Sir Ed Davey for silly election stunts instead of trying to win back trust | The Sun https://t.co/axIvzHRnt2
🔵 A sub-postmaster who lost his livelihood in the Horizon scandal has accused Sir Ed Davey of “buffoonery” for his stunt-laden election campaign https://t.co/0TYbz47NUO
A former subpostmaster who lost his livelihood in the Horizon scandal has accused Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey of “buffoonery” for his stunt-laden election campaign ✍️: @richard_kaputt https://t.co/WB4hSn5XFp
Ed Davey Says He’s Taking Voters’ Concerns Seriously Despite His Series of Stunts https://t.co/ZeomLBPbSR https://t.co/N8BY1Eub0n
“We’re taking the voters' concerns very seriously” Lib Dem leader Ed Davey defends his series of election stunts after criticism that he was not taking his role as a politician “seriously” including from former sub-postmaster Lee Castleton #BBCLauraK https://t.co/pfJ2QnjgbL https://t.co/jCkbXSGFtC
‘His tactic is spot on, but his name recognition is very low…’ Political Commentator @AndyOnPaper discuss Lib Dem leader Ed Davey’s fun-filled election campaign strategy. 📺 Freeview 236, Sky 512, Virgin 604 🔒 Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGC8ef https://t.co/EBDbrnm9xo
'Are you comfortable with the way your leader is purporting himself?' Christopher Hope grills Christine Jardine on the behaviour of Lib Dem leader Ed Davey, who has found himself the object of ridicule at moments throughout the election campaign. https://t.co/jeaunbflB7
Ed Davey is living his best life this campaign. https://t.co/RkuI2UgAyT
“We think it’s possible to raise the money required without hitting ordinary folks in the pockets.” Lib Dem peer Lord Newby says that Ed Davey’s manifesto is ‘fully costed’ and that banks, oil and water companies should be paying more tax. @russellquirk | #Talk https://t.co/29YGWQ2HmE
'He seems to be having the time of his life.' Leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Ed Davey got a makeover and walked the catwalk on This Morning yesterday, who saw that coming?! @RobbieRinder | @kategarraway | @IainDale https://t.co/VkTEMYwCtU