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Liberal Democrats to focus on tax cuts and Europe – Sir Ed Davey
Sir Ed Davey said the plan would boost the economy and fund tax cuts, while the party also proposes £600 million for maternity care.
- At their four-day conference in Brighton, the Liberal Democrats pledged to cut fuel duty and return to the customs union and single market in Europe to boost the British economy.
- The Lib Dems plan to fund £600 million in maternity care by utilizing £1.3 billion in negligence payout savings, while taxing big tech firms to raise around £250 million annually for a new online crime agency.
- Amid polling challenges against Labour, the Conservatives, Reform, and the Greens, Sir Davey defended the party's platform, insisting "What I look at is elections" as the party seeks to finalize its general election strategy.
- Though YouGov polling recently described the Liberal Democrats as "weak," Sir Davey attributed internal concerns from MP Roz Savage and Devon council leader Julian Brazil that the party is "struggling for relevance" to rapid growth.
- Elsewhere at the conference, the party is set to vote on transgender guidance, with Sir Davey saying "We don't think this guidance is fit for purpose" and confirming he would vote in favour.
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Liberal Democrats to focus on tax cuts and Europe – Sir Ed Davey
The party is seeking to firm up a platform for the next general election at its four-day conference.
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