Ed Davey, the Lib Dem leader, pledges tax cuts funded by growth from rejoining the EU single market and customs union, framing it as an economic dividend rather than borrowing or welfare cuts.

The pledge comes on the conference’s final day as the party grapples with visibility, policy clarity, and questions about public appeal after 2024 MP gains.

The plan would raise the higher-rate tax threshold from £50,270 to £56,000 and the additional-rate threshold to £130,000, with thresholds unfrozen through 2031.

Cooper criticizes the current ‘computer says no’ economy, arguing underinvestment in infrastructure and research holds Britain back and that the country has untapped potential.

Lib Dems say the UK underperforms due to a mentality of over-regulation and underutilized university research, infrastructure spending, and local growth.

Max Wilkinson proposes regulating covert filming technology to protect against non-consensual recording, with funding and policy details to be voted on later.

The plan includes creating a digital one-stop-shop for business and investors within a new Department for Growth to cut red tape and help SMEs compete.

Policy includes a global nuclear-style non-proliferation treaty to halt development of super-intelligent AI.

Cooper references past events like the Liz Truss mini-budget, warning against Nigel Farage’s political trajectory.

Daisy Cooper published a 30-page growth plan expanding to 73 bullet points, focusing on resilience, infrastructure, startups, investment, talent, deregulation, pro-growth tax reforms, and devolution.

Conference votes on transgender guidance, with concerns about Equality and Human Rights Commission guidelines and calls for more practical, inclusive policies.

Internal criticisms gauge Lib Dem relevance, with MPs and local leaders questioning messaging despite gains, while Ed stresses growth and representation as progress.