Tories Accuse Lib Dems of 'Extremism' Over Veganism, Four-Day Work Week

Shadow business secretary Andrew Griffith has labeled the Liberal Democrats as 'extremist,' accusing them of promoting policies such as veganism and four-day work weeks when in control of local councils. His comments were made during a BBC interview, where he emphasized that voters should choose Conservative candidates to avoid such policies. Griffith implied that the presence of veganism among Liberal Democrats is excessive, stating there are 'too many' vegans within the party. The remarks have drawn criticism from Liberal Democrat representatives, who described them as 'frankly a bit weird,' pointing out the Conservatives' past economic missteps as a reason for voter discontent. As local elections approach, discussions about potential coalitions, including with Reform UK, have intensified within the Conservative Party. The Labour Party has reacted by warning that a Conservative-Reform alliance could lead to further instability.