Lib Dems step up frantic tactical voting effort to oust Conservatives in blue wall

Ed Davey's party surprised by lack of Tories' attention on them as they target Labour supporters to lend their vote

A frantic tactical voting effort is being waged this weekend by the Lib Dems, with party officials believing that an online targeting drive could unlock up to 25 seats in the final days of campaigning.

The number of seats being targeted by Ed Davey's party has expanded over the campaign, as a combination of the Tories losing ground to Reform UK and a stunt-filled Lib Dem campaign have opened up more constituencies. Some of the most optimistic polls even have the Lib Dems becoming the official opposition, should a Tory meltdown materialise - an issue that some senior Conservatives complain has not been scrutinised enough.