Attention-seeking stunts, two Hughs and a scattergun approach: Party leaders up the ante as poll day looms

Sir Ed Davey: Donald Trump tariffs are outrageous

Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey condemns Donald Trump's tariffs on goods, saying “I think what he is doing is outrageous; it needs to be called out”. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Sir Ed Davey horses around to launch local election campaign

Sir Ed Davey has ridden a hobby horse over jumps at a gold course in Oxfordshire to launch the Liberal Democrats' local election campaign. The party leader said, "It's official, it's a two-horse race", in front of a crowd of Lib Dem activists. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Lib Dems: We should be preparing retaliatory tariffs on US

The Liberal Democrats have urged the government to prepare retaliatory tariffs following the introduction of fresh tariffs by the US on car imports. Deputy leader Daisy Cooper accused Donald Trump of “starting a tariff trade war” and said the US President was an “unpredictable and unreliable partner” who only understands the “language of strength”. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Davey slams Tories for 'cheerleading' Trump

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has accused the Conservatives of being “almost Trump cheerleaders” and putting British interests at risk. He criticised other UK parties for failing to speak out against Donald Trump, saying it’s “depressing” that only the Liberal Democrats are taking a stand. Davey praised Canada’s Prime Minister for openly criticising Trump, urging the UK to do the same. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn