Get to know Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey: His thoughts on Covid, care and fixing the party
Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey is the latest guest on the Acting Prime Minister podcast.
The MP, who has spent two decades in Parliament, spoke to podcast host Paul Brand about his life as a carer; first looking after his mother, then his grandmother and now his young son, John.
In the candid interview, Mr Davey opens up about how his early life experiences, which include losing both parents at a young age, shaped him into being the politician he is today.
Previous episodes of Acting Prime Minister:
Caroline Nokes says Boris Johnson may 'regret' decision to 'ignore' scientific advice
Tory MP Steve Baker gives government a week to revise 10pm Covid curfew before he votes against it
Prue Leith says people 'too critical' of government response to Covid and she 'feels sorry' for PM
He outlines his position on coronavirus lockdowns, particularly his thoughts on how measures in the United Kingdom are restricting freedoms.
He also talks about his huge task as Lib Dem leader, to learn the lessons of the last election and restore the party's representation in Parliament.
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