Lib Dem leader says he would not buy a Tesla - as he tries another way of getting around

Group 1 - Sir Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, expressed that public perception of Tesla electric cars is shifting, with some individuals now reluctant to associate with the brand due to its leadership under Elon Musk and his controversial views [1][2] - The Liberal Democrats are advocating for the UK government to impose retaliatory tariffs on Tesla and other American goods, citing President Trump as an unreliable ally [2] - The party aims to position itself as the representative of "Middle England," appealing to a broad demographic rather than being seen as a party for the affluent [3][5] Group 2 - The upcoming local elections are expected to yield positive results for the Liberal Democrats, with aspirations to surpass the Conservatives in the number of councils managed [5][7] - Currently, the Liberal Democrats lead 37 councils with a majority, while the Conservatives manage 49 councils [5] - The party is focusing on local issues, particularly the NHS and social care, while also increasing its criticism of Trump and advocating for closer ties with the EU [7][10]