Because I'm a masochist, I'm about to attempt to liveblog Ed Davey's Q&A at #LdConf

I'm contemptuous of his whole "let's appeal only to people who are still diehard Tories I'm 2026" shtick, I'm over-caffeinated with the biggest pumpkin spice latte Starbucks can legally sell me, let's go.

Great to see Alastair Carmichael MP today at #LDConf, and talk to him about his constituency Orkney and Shetland - which ranks second for MCS Certified heat pumps in all of the UK, with an impressive 12.67% of households with a heat pump. Amazing!

Brilliant conversations with @werahobhouse.org.uk MP at #LDConf about removing social and environmental levies from electricity. Heat pump owners could save up to £280/year.

Great to meet @carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social at #LDConf this afternoon, and brilliant to talk though electricity pricing and constituency heat pump trends with you. Hope to talk again soon.

Thank you to @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social for coming to talk to us about electricity pricing and social and environmental levies today. It was a pleasure to speak with you at #LDConf and we look forward to speaking again soon.

A real pleasure to speak to #LDConf about the importance of education and civic engagement to fight radicalisation amongst young people. The end of the UK Youth Parliament would be a step in the wrong direction.

💬 Josh Babarinde , Liberal Democrat MP and President:

"There are big modern giants that are getting in the way of people’s ability to thrive, and it is the job of Liberal Democrats to address that"
#LibDems
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I’m at #ldconf and currently in a fringe meeting about PFAS and challenging the Government about the lack of action to tackle it.

Not at Lib Dem Conference?

Watch the Conference and speeches live:
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Fantastic to see @maxwilkinson.bsky.social at our stand at #LDConf today! It was great to talk to Max about lowering bills via cutting the cost of electricity and the need to extend 0% VAT on energy saving materials. We're looking forward to continuing the conversation.

Some low income households spend proportionally 3x more of their net income on energy levies than wealthier households. We've been talking about solutions with delegates at #LDConf - come visit us at stand 5 today.

Sometimes it’s important to literally stand up for what you believe in. And today it was telling the story of the development of active travel in Oxford (even if it was terrifying). I hope more councils can follow suit. #ldconf

We’re back at #LDConf in Brighton today! Stop by The MCS Foundation stand to play our electricity pricing game or talk to us about electricity pricing.

UK luxury business backed by David Cameron in £500K collapse 🏆 #LiberalEnglandHeadlineOfTheDay #ldconf

"Far be it from to criticise the judges, but is this such a surprising story?"

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Unexpected benefit of #ldconf - a live UK garage performance.

Lord Bonkers' Diary: They don’t shout “Get in the hole!” #ldconf

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It’s years since I made an #LDConf speech and I’m not enthused enough this week.
However
OTD 1994: Lib Dem Conference debated my motion to give people a choice in our head of state rather than a disappointing default King
I did 20 interviews in a day and was monstered by the Daily Mail and Times.

The transcript of Sir Ed Davey’s opening speech at #LibDems #LDConf is at www.libdems.org.uk/press/releas...

Its been a while since I have covered one of these...

Fun at the #Libdems #conference ..

Anyone for fish and chips for breakfast?

Sir Ed Davey Served Fish And Chips At The Entrance Of Brighton's Famous Pier To Welcome Delegates To Conference.

Lib Dem Autumn Conference — #LDConf #Brighton