Ed Davey Urges Labour to End NHS Winter Crisis in Keynote Speech

Liberal Democrat leader calls for a £1.5 billion Winterproof NHS Taskforce and criticizes both Conservative and Labour approaches.

• Ed Davey, in his keynote speech at the Liberal Democrat autumn conference, urged Labour to ensure this year is the last winter crisis for the NHS.
• Davey announced the party's campaign for a new Winterproof NHS Taskforce with a £1.5 billion budget aimed at building resilience across hospital services.
• He criticized the Conservative leadership contest as 'Strictly Come Pandering' and 'The Great British Blame Off', while also urging Labour to avoid past Conservative mistakes.
• Deputy leader Daisy Cooper shared her personal health struggles with Crohn's disease, emphasizing the party's commitment to NHS and care reforms.
• Davey positioned the Liberal Democrats as the 'responsible opposition' to Labour, pledging to support government actions that serve the national interest while opposing others.

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