Ed Davey Pounds Tories in Election Warm-up Speech

His Attack on Labour

Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has used his speech to the party's Autumn Conference to pound the Tories on cancer care, accusing them of "failing" patients. Davey, who is hoping to lead the Lib Dems into the next general election, said that the Tories had "lost their way" on the NHS and were "putting patients at risk". He said that only the Liberal Democrats had a "real plan" to fix the NHS, which would include investing in cancer care and improving access to mental health services.

The Lib Dem Plan

Davey's speech was well-received by party members, who gave him a standing ovation. The Lib Dems are hoping to make gains in the next general election, and Davey's speech was seen as a sign that he is ready to take on the Tories. The Tories have been in power for 12 years, and their popularity has declined in recent months. The Lib Dems are hoping to capitalize on this by presenting themselves as a credible alternative.

Tory Response

The Tories have dismissed Davey's speech as "negative" and "scaremongering". They say that the NHS is "safe in their hands" and that they are "investing record amounts of money" in the health service. However, the Lib Dems argue that the Tories' cuts to the NHS have had a real impact on patient care. They say that waiting times have increased and that cancer patients are not getting the care they need.