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- Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey defended the party's decision to raise council tax during a visit to Eastbourne.
- He said the rises are needed to address the rising cost of living, citing higher petrol, energy bills, and mortgage costs linked to the US-Israel and Iran conflict.
- Davey said South East councils, including those run by Liberal Democrats, face financial pressures in social care and special educational needs.
