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34. Ed Davey: Leading the Lib Dems, fighting the Tories, and a coalition with Starmer’s Labour?
Sep 3, 2023
Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, discusses his party's coalition experience and potential partnership with Keir Starmer. They also delve into topics like tactical voting and the challenges faced by centrist politics in the UK. The podcast also explores Davey's personal experiences as a young carer and a parent of a disabled son. Overall, it provides interesting insights into Davey's political journey and the Liberal Democrats' positioning for the next election.
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- Ed Davey's early life experiences shaped his commitment to helping others in similar situations.
- During the coalition government, there were concerns about illiberalism within the government and growing distances between the Liberal Democrats and Labour.
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Ed Davy's Background and Childhood
Ed Davy was born in Mansfield Woodhouse to John and Nina Davy. His father passed away from cancer when Ed was only four years old, leaving his mother as a widowed single parent to raise three young boys. Ed had limited memories of his father, but later discovered a press cutting showing his dad speaking at a Liberal Association event, which surprised him as he had assumed his father was a Tory. His mother also battled cancer and Ed and his brother nursed her until her passing when he was 15. These early life experiences shaped Ed and instilled in him resilience, empathy, and a commitment to helping others in similar situations.
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