Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey recently accused the Conservative Party and Reform UK of seeking to turn Britain into a "Trump satellite state," a term he used to describe a political system influenced by the policies of former U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking at the Liberal Democrats' annual autumn conference in Brighton, Sir Ed warned that an "unholy alliance" between Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and Conservative MP Kemi Badenoch is the only way either party could gain power. He claimed that together, they aim to undermine key aspects of British life, including the National Health Service (NHS), promote division among communities, harm the environment, and erode traditional British values such as fairness and tolerance. Sir Ed argued that both Reform UK and the Conservatives offer only "anger, division, and another con to line their own pockets." He vowed that the Liberal Democrats would resist these parties' attempts to reach power, stating that a "bigger Orange Wall" — a reference to the party's campaign slogan — is the only thing standing between Britain and what he called a "dangerous experiment." He emphasized that the Liberal Democrats are the only party with a plan to boost the British economy, put money back into people’s pockets, and protect British values. He also called for a new political direction, saying, "Britain feels broken because it’s being held back. This conference, we’ll be setting out our vision to fix our broken politics and change our country for the better." New YouGov polling suggests that while support for the Liberal Democrats has remained relatively stable over the past year, many Britons view the party as moderate and tolerant but also weak and unclear in their stance. Sir Ed's personal approval ratings have also remained consistent, though nearly half of those surveyed could not name him or were unsure of who he is. As the conference continued on Saturday, Sir Ed addressed a rally of party members, reaffirming the Liberal Democrats' commitment to human dignity and justice. He warned that Reform UK is not focused on winning public support but is instead counting on the public to become tired or discouraged by the political fight. Recent revelations have added further controversy to Reform UK's rise. It was disclosed that the party received £72 million in donations from two crypto billionaires, Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo, who each gave £36 million. These donations have raised questions about what the donors expect in return, though Reform UK insists the contributions are legal and that the donors are patriots. A new analysis by the Labour Party based on HMRC data suggests that Reform UK's proposed tax breaks for crypto investors could be worth over £100 million annually by 2025. This financial incentive could encourage more investment in cryptocurrency, further bolstering support for the party.