Lib Dems call on Sir Geoffrey Cox to rule out putting Farage into Number 10

Phil Hutty, Liberal Democrat candidate for Torridge and Tavistock, warned today that Kemi Badenoch’s Conservatives are actively preparing to put Reform UK into power.

Mr Hutty has challenged local Conservative MP Sir Geoffrey Cox to rule out handing Nigel Farage the keys to Number 10 after the Conservative leader admitted they would support him if he fell short of a majority. Mr Hutty said:

‘Voters here in Torridge and Tavistock will be absolutely appalled at the highly dangerous prospect of giving Nigel Farage the keys to Number 10, which would only bring about more division in our politics and on our doorsteps.

‘Now Kemi Badenoch has openly admitted that voting Conservative risks exactly that very terrifying outcome.

‘For us here, the choice is clear - vote Conservative, get Farage. Or back me, your hard-working Lib Dem champion who will stand up for all across Torridge and Tavistock and fight for local issues.’