The leader of the Liberal Democrats, Ed Davey, slipped off a paddleboard into Windermere in the Lake District on Tuesday. After steadying the board, Davey attempted to stand up but within a few seconds lost his balance and fell into the water. He fared little better after carefully remounting the board on his knees Ed Davey launches Lib Dem election campaign with ‘no ceiling on ambitions’ Lib Dems ‘on course to topple leading Tories’ in general election