Sir Ed Davey: Tories ‘running scared’ of Liberal Democrats in target seats

Sir Ed Davey has said the Conservatives are “running scared” of the Liberal Democrats as he hit the campaign trail in Eastbourne, East Sussex. The party leader said news that Wokingham MP Sir John Redwood will not be standing in the General Election is a sign that the Tories “know we’re going to win”. He said: “The thing is, the Conservatives are running scared of us, the news today that John Redwood isn’t prepared to stand and be held accountable in Wokingham. “I think it’s a sign that he and the Conservatives know that we’re going to win in Wokingham, just as we’re gonna win here in Eastbourne, so we’re very, very excited about this election.” He was joined by the Lib Dem candidate for Eastbourne, Josh Babarinde. Speaking at Eastbourne Pier, the party leader said: “So many people tell us they can’t get a GP appointment in the time they want. “They’re having to wait days and weeks in some cases. “We’re so excited that we’re coming forward with new ideas about how we can transform our health system that will really help people struggling at the moment.”