Liberal Democrat Daisy Cooper to Feature in BBC’s Seven-Way TV Debate

Liberal Democrat’s deputy leader, Daisy Cooper, is set to make her mark in the upcoming BBC seven-way TV debate tonight, showcasing her rapid political ascent within the party.

Cooper, aged 42, secured her position as an MP in 2019 after defeating the incumbent Tory MP, Anne Main, in the St Albans constituency, marking a historic win for the Liberal Democrats after over a century.

Holding crucial roles as the health and social care spokesperson and the deputy leader within the party, Cooper stands at the forefront as the Liberal Democrats make a strong bid to claim seats from the Conservative party.

In a recent campaign highlight, Cooper made waves by ‘photobombing’ Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak during a TV appearance, a stunt aimed at raising awareness about issues such as sewage in rivers.

Joining forces with fellow Liberal Democrat activist Clive Jones, they seized the opportunity to draw attention to their manifesto commitment to clean up rivers and coastlines, emphasizing the ongoing sewage problem affecting communities.

Prior to her parliamentary role, Cooper championed LGBT+ rights on an international platform through Commonwealth affairs, ensuring accountability in the allocation of taxpayer funds to aid impoverished populations.

During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, she joined a bipartisan effort with 25 MPs from various parties to lobby the government to abolish the 10pm pub curfew, showcasing her commitment to public welfare.

Over her tenure as an MP, Cooper has taken a stand against the expansion of London Luton Airport, advocated for the protection of leaseholders facing financial burdens from building safety defects, and voiced concerns for the education sector by advocating for student, parent, and teacher support.

Notably, Cooper delved into societal issues, speaking out against police brutality during the George Floyd protests in St Albans in June 2020, and actively addressing women’s safety concerns by signing a collective appeal to the government to take immediate action against violence targeting women and girls.

More recently, she staunchly supported Liberal Democrat leader and former Post Office minister, Sir Ed Davey, amidst the Horizon IT scandal, condemning the cynical use of the issue for political gain by adversaries.