Ed Davey

Ed Davey

Update: 2023-12-14
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The Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey says on his parliamentary profile that he had a happy childhood with no financial hardships, but it was also one driven by such heartache that it’s hard to comprehend.  


He was just four years old when his father John George died and after years of caring for his mother Nina, who was diagnosed with incurable cancer, she passed away too when he was only 15. Ed has remained a positive outlook on life, focused on his work, he’s adamant that he’s never felt sorry for himself. Yet when Ed’s son, John, was born with a rare neurological condition and he became a carer once again in adulthood, it's astonishing to comprehend the resilience that Ed has learned. 


“Throughout my life, I've always thought that people need to see things in proportion a bit, look at what's most important.” - Ed Davey . 



WARNING: contains discussion of sensitive topics.


Series producer: Anya Pearce

Producer: Calum McCrae



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