Ed Davey: “Lib Dems offer real change for Birmingham”

Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Ed Davey will use his speech at the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce today (Thursday, October 9) to set out how the Liberal Democrats are aiming to make significant gains in the May 2026 local elections in Birmingham, offering a real alternative for voters tired of the exhausted two-party system and eager to see progressive policies put into action.

A proud Midlander, Ed will champion the Midlands as the powerhouse of British industry and exports, warning that local communities and businesses have been failed for too long, squeezed by the Conservatives’ cost of living crisis and punished by Labour’s damaging National Insurance hike.

Ed will also highlight the need to combat the politics of fear being spread by Reform and Nigel Farage’s Trump-inspired vision for Britain, arguing that the Liberal Democrats offer a positive, unifying alternative built on hope, fairness and opportunity.

Ed is expected to say:

“We are on the rise in Birmingham and I have no doubt that next May we can win seats from both Labour and the Conservatives, just as we’ve been doing across Britain. 

“The Liberal Democrats in Birmingham are working hard to provide an alternative vision to the division and opportunism of Reform. People are rightly fed up with Labour. So it falls to us to stand up to Reform next May.”

Roger Harmer, Leader of the Liberal Democrat group at Birmingham City Council commented: 

“When the Liberal Democrats took Hull City Council from a dysfunctional Labour administration in May 2022, we set about turning that city around, restoring competence, confidence, pride and ambition. We’re determined to bring that same approach to Birmingham in May 2026.

“Our aim is to defeat Labour, stop Reform and bring renewal to  the city after the May elections.”