Former Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron praises the leadership style of Ed Davey, who is leading the party's election campaign with unconventional stunts to draw attention to urgent issues. Various commentators and party members commend Davey's approach, acknowledging his efforts to highlight important issues like water pollution and children's mental health. Despite some criticism, Davey's tactics aim to cut through and garner media coverage for the Liberal Democrats.
“Hands down, Ed Davey has won the week” Lib Dem Deputy leader Daisy Cooper says her party leader Ed Davey’s election campaign stunts are designed to highlight important issues such as water pollution and children’s mental health #BBCLauraK https://t.co/TKtwgH52Wj https://t.co/d5Oi4GEc33
'Is Sir Ed Davey making a bit of a fool of himself with these media stunts?' ‘You do what you need to do to cut through and get media coverage’ @CamillaTominey quizzes Former Lib Dem Minister, Norman Baker, on Ed Davey's election tactics. https://t.co/BizJdhg7AC
No surprise- it takes a commentator of Rawnsley’s calibre to recognise the method in the madness = Davey’s stunts all draw attention to VERY urgent issues….Lib Dems take problems seriously but not always themselves! https://t.co/puBXk9wSvc
Have been wondering what Ed Davey was up to. Now I can see method in his madness… Great writing as always by @andrewrawnsley. You can laugh all you like at Ed Davey’s antics if they restore the Lib Dems’ clout | Andrew Rawnsley | The Guardian https://t.co/fIFRs0d1Tl
On the nose here from @andrewrawnsley regarding the Lib Dem campaign, its aims and issues and Ed's refreshing approach. https://t.co/NcjNdGF1fc
'Getting rid of this appalling government is my main job' My interview with the unofficial king of political photo opportunities, @EdwardJDavey https://t.co/s8luMfuYtC
"We are seven seats off being the official opposition party according to the MRP poll" Former Liberal Democrat leader @timfarron praises the leadership style of Ed Davey. https://t.co/nta9t0IF1o 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/3BJ8WKdn1u