“Instead of tackling the cost-of-living crisis seriously, they chose to treat the British economy as their own personal playground,” Sir Ed said.

“Using people as playthings in their reckless game of fantasy economics.”

In the wake of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing, the Liberal Democrats called off their party’s autumn conference.

The meeting was scheduled to start on September 19—the day of the state funeral—during the time of official national mourning.

The party has unveiled a number of new policies during the past week, one of which is to provide struggling homeowners a subsidy of £300 per month to help them pay off their mortgages.

In his address, Sir Ed also demanded that the government disband Ofwat, the organization that regulates water services, for failing to stop sewage from being thrown into the UK’s rivers.

Sir Ed said his party “will be ready” when the next election is called.

The next election isn’t scheduled to take place until January 2025, unless one is called before. Following Liz Truss’ departure, calls for a general election have been led by opposition leaders.

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In a direct attack on the prime minister, Sir Ed said: “Rishi Sunak, your government does not have a shred of credibility left.

“If you had a shred of integrity left, you would call a General Election now.

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“Being scared of the Liberal Democrats isn’t a good enough reason to deny the British people their say.”

The Lib Dems have won several by-elections in the past year, displacing Conservatives from seats in the House of Commons, notably turning back a 24,000 vote majority in Tiverton and Honiton in June.

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Mr. Sunak “knows we will do it again – in seats along the Blue Wall, and right across the country,” Sir Ed said.

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