Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has been engaging in a series of high-energy activities as part of his campaign trail leading up to the Thursday election. Davey has been seen participating in aqua aerobics, bungee jumping in Eastbourne, East Sussex, and joining a Zumba class in Berkshire. The Liberal Democrats have announced a boost for bereavement payments and are increasing the number of seats they are targeting. The campaign activities have drawn mixed reactions, with some viewing them as gimmicks and others questioning his seriousness as a political figure. Sky News reported live from his bungee jump, highlighting the final week of the campaign.
'He's desperately trying to get somebody to notice him.' Former Labour MP, Siôn Simon, questions who's advising Sir Ed Davey after the Lib Dem leader has been out and about bungee jumping in his latest election campaign stunt. https://t.co/NMVFhK5z5q
'He's not a serious figure in this election.' Lord Daniel Moylan says Ed Davey's recent antics 'are an absolute joke' after the leader of the Liberal Democrats was seen bungee jumping earlier today. https://t.co/SxUjUK7hyC
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey joined a Zumba class as he continues his high-energy campaign in the run-up to Thursday's election https://t.co/KtPsbUdWmj
Ed Davey dives head-first into final week of Lib Dem campaign https://t.co/Pltf94S0PF
Fresh from bungee jumping in Eastbourne, Sir Ed Davey is now you along part in a zumba class in Berkshire. The Lib Dems say they’re increasing the number of seats they’re targeting on Thursday. https://t.co/zULun5biR6
PM issues Labour 'supermajority' warning as Ed Davey does bungee jump - live https://t.co/tjrHvLp67A
Lib Dems dive head-first into final week of campaign https://t.co/IwLvhQqhVu
'Another gimmick...' @ToryBoyPierce, @BeverleyTurner and @DavidDavisMP react as the Lib Dem Leader takes part in a bungee jump in East Sussex. https://t.co/j8RA7PQv6X
I think we've just reached peak Ed Davey. Sky News is reporting live from his latest stunt - a bungee jump. The ticker along the bottom says: "Lib Dems announce boost for bereavement payments".
🚨 NEW: Ed Davey is keeping fit on the campaign trail by doing aqua aerobics [@LucyJMcDaid] https://t.co/TF7ROqVbuO
🚨 NEW: Ed Davey is keeping fit on the campaign trail by doing aqua aerobics https://t.co/u3Ml2OerZK