Sir Ed Davey is celebrated as a conquering hero for delivering the best election result for the Lib Dems in their history, despite an increase in seats rather than vote share.
This success was not driven by a significant lift in vote share, which rose by less than 1%, but rather by a smart strategy concentrating on winnable seats and exploiting tactical voting.
The Lib Dems effectively targeted key issues like the cost of living, the NHS, and clean waterways to resonate with their electorate, leading to a remarkable net gain of seats.
The Lib Dems' victory is highlighted by their new presence of 72 seats, marking their strongest third party status at Westminster since the early 20th century.
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