Coogan and Vorderman back tactical voting calls at Lib Dem conference

Steve Coogan, left, said he would vote Lib Dem to remove the Tory MP in Lewes, where he lives. Carol Vorderman said tactical voting was the first step in delivering parliaments that reflected the will of the people. Composite: PA/Getty images

The Liberal Democrats have kicked off their annual conference with a call for people to vote tactically in the general election to remove Conservative MPs, until proportional representation makes this unnecessary.

Gathering in Bournemouth for their first autumn get-together since 2019, a conference rally heard video addresses from Carol Vorderman and Steve Coogan. Neither is a party member but they said people should vote in a way to ensure Tory candidates lost.