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Liberal Democrat acting leader Ed Davey has formally launched his bid to take the job permanently with a promise of a citizen’s basic income to help support carers.
Davey, the MP for Kingston and Surbiton, said that the plan for guaranteed financial support would form part of a ‘caring revolution’ under his leadership. This is partly formed by his own experiences raising a disabled child and looking after for his terminally ill mother as a teenager after his father’s death.
Although Davey was defeated by Jo Swinson in last year’s Liberal Democrat leadership battle, he has held the post on an acting basis since her resignation following the party’s poor results in December’s general election. He served as Energy Secretary in the coalition government from 2012-15.
Davey said: “Carers play a tremendous role in our society as we’re seeing so clearly with coronavirus. But far too often carers get a raw deal - as I’ve seen through my own experience caring for close family during my life. I’m determined to change that and build a truly caring society. A caring revolution starts by properly recognising the unpaid work so many do looking after loved ones - and a Citizens’ Basic Income could do just that.
“I also want a new deal for bereaved children and their families. From quality mental health care to more support for young carers, there is much to do. We must build a more caring society post-Covid, and improve the lives of millions. These are challenging times for our country - from the deepest recession in 300 years to climate change and Brexit. But I’ve had to rise to challenges before in my life and I’m determined to lead the Liberal Democrats to rise to today’s challenges. Liberal Democrats want a more liberal, greener and more caring society and I believe we can be at the heart of making that happen.”
His challenges to leader of the party are environment spokeswoman Wera Hobhouse and education spokeswoman Layla Moran.
The winner of the Lib Dem leadership race will be announced on 26 August.
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