- Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has avoided committing to a coalition with Labour to prevent a Reform UK government, despite previously stating a "moral duty" to keep Nigel Farage's party out of power.
- Sir Ed expressed disappointment with the Labour government, asserting that the Liberal Democrats are the sole party championing their values and offering "real change."
- A straw poll conducted at the Liberal Democrat conference revealed minimal support among members for a potential coalition with Labour.
- Sir Ed reiterated his strong criticism of Elon Musk, alleging that X (Twitter) has broken the law by dismantling child protection teams and permitting adverts for child sexual abuse videos.
- The Liberal Democrats are set to propose new online child protection measures, including mandatory health warnings on social media apps and a "doomscrolling cap" to restrict continuous content.
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