Lib Dems take aim at Tory place as ‘party of Middle England’ in local elections

Sir Ed Davey hopes his Liberal Democrats can become the party of ‘Middle England’ (Danny Lawson/PA) - (PA Wire)

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has vowed to replace the Conservatives as the “party of Middle England”, as he launches his local election campaign.

The Lib Dems are hoping to erode the Conservative vote in the 20 Tory-run councils that are up for election on May 1.