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Sir Ed Davey

PoliticianLean Left

He is the leader of the Liberal Democrats.

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"But clearly this is an issue that Parliament is going to have to consider when the time is right, naturally the monarchy will want to make sure he can never become king."
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"Clearly this is an issue that Parliament is going to have to consider when the time is right, naturally the monarchy will want to make sure he can never become king."
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"This has to be the start of a real effort to end the social care catastrophe."
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"This has to be the start of a real effort to end the social care catastrophe."
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"We need to get tougher on antisemitism."
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"Petrol and diesel prices are higher than they've been for a long time because of Trump's mad war with Iran, and people need help now."
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"Motorists need support with the cost of living."
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"A tax band designed for stockbrokers is now holding back teachers and nurses."
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"The difference between us and Reform is that their tax cut is paid for through cruelty."
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